SAN MATEO, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Santa Cruz, CA — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southeastern San Mateo County in northern California... Southwestern Santa Clara County in northern California... Santa Cruz County in northern California...
* WHEN...Until 345 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1238 PM PST, the public reported heavy rain in the advisory area. Minor flooding is already occurring. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palo Alto, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Saratoga, Los Gatos, Corralitos, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Live Oak, Woodside, Felton, Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Soquel, Twin Lakes and Aptos. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in San Mateo, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Santa Cruz, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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