Active AlertsSanta Cruz

Flood Advisory

Issued at Wed 3:38 AM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: San Mateo County in northern California West Central Santa Cruz County in northern California Until 745 AM PST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Additional Details: - At 337 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. - Belmont Creek at the Harbor Boulevard - Old County Road intersection is currently reporting flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, Palo Alto, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside, Highlands-Baywood Park, North Fair Oaks and El Granada. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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