Updated on: March 10, 2023 / 11:45 AM 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Exposure to particle pollution can cause serious health problems, aggravate heart and lung disease, cause asthma attacks and acute bronchitis, and increase risk of respiratory infections. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group), Maisie Russo, of Felton, helps home owner Tom Fredericks, of Felton, after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. "I'm past the burnout part," Fredericks said. (John Woolfolk/Bay Area News Group), A stop sign pokes above floodwaters in the Felton Grove neighborhood along the San Lorenzo River in the Santa Cruz County town of Felton, Calif., as the waters receded on Monday January 9, 2023. "It's one way out, so we're here for the long-haul," Pressley said. About 45 minutes later the water was at the front step, said Derek Harper, 45, a solar services technician. And Caltrans closed Highway 1 in Big Sur from Ragged Point in San Luis Obispo County, to just south of Deetjens Big Sur Inn. Felton current severe weather warnings, watches and advisories as reported by the NOAA National Weather Service for the Felton area and overall Santa Cruz county, California. Al Orengo sympathized as he and Dietz looked out from his porch at their inundated neighborhood. The water depth and road condition may be unsafe. #TRAFFICALERT: Update: All lanes are open on Interstate-580 going eastbound and westbound in Alameda County as of 11:30 a.m. on Friday. So we're staying at a hotel," Aguilera said. Nicole Martin, third-generation owner of the Fern River Resort in Felton, said Monday that her clients sipped coffee, sat on cabin porches amid towering redwood trees, and were "enjoying the show" as picnic tables and other debris floated down the swollen San Lorenzo. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group), Maisie Russo, of Felton, helps a resident dig out their driveway and garage after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding nearby homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. The whole system is working good right now, said Steve Holmes, executive director of the South Bay Clean Creeks Coalition who stood on St John Street observing the roiling brown waters. A lot of rain fell over the last 24 hours, but how much? Miss Manners: I just learned this rule about the anthem. Only during legendary floods in January 1982, when the river hit 28.8 feet and 10 people were killed in a mudslide at Love Creek near Ben Lomond, has the river run higher. Floods come so regularly during wet years that the Federal Emergency Management Agency decades ago offered residents aid in elevating their homes to withstand the water. The freeway was at last partially open by 5:30 a.m. Evacuation orders are also in place for areas along Soquel Creek, including Soquel Village and parts of Capitola Village, and areas along the Pajaro River. Evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted for all zones other than South County zones along Corralitos/Salsipeudes creeks. "I'm staying elsewhere, come back tomorrow.". Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. In a Wednesday briefing to the community, Santa Cruz County officials say they continue to prepare for outcomes similar to what was seen in January. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group), Home owner Tom Fredericks, of Felton, left, is helped Maisie Russo, of Felton, after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. WESTERN Ky. (KFVS) - The National Weather Service's preliminary report shows EF4 damage from Fulton County to Muhlenberg County. Many of them say they have only recently recovered from the January atmospheric river. Over the span, forecasters said the valleys will be getting 2-5 inches of rain, the Bay Area hills 4-7 inches and 6-12 inches in the mountains. Update: Felton Grove neighborhood evacuated; I-580 shut down by flood In the past it has been days because we're kind of out here in Lompico, so they don't often get to us.". Its my third car. On top of floods, the town also faces threats from earthquakes and fires. Those living near the San Lorenzo River are bracing for another atmospheric after only just recently cleaning up from January's storms. Heavy rains are washing out roads and leading to emergency rescues in central California as the state braces for more storms in the coming days. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The river hit its crest of 24.52 feet around 7:45 this morning, the second highest mark in modern history dating back to 1937. Officials said orders remain in place in South County zones along Corralitos/Salsipeudes creeks. Main Street in Soquel. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group), Tom Fredericks, of Felton, holds a ruler to measure how high the water level reached after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding nearby homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. At least 17 people have died. Repeat flooding in Felton tests the mettle of Santa - The Mercury News The Felton area remains severely flooded, and rain is expected to resume later Monday. In Santa Cruz County, SR-129 was closed between Murphy Crossing to 101 due to slides. Calif. storm updates: Ventura River covers Highway 101 - SFGATE "You cant do anything about it because the rain is continuing. So this is kind of discouraging to be facing it all over again.". Traffic flow lines: Red lines = Heavy traffic flow, Yellow/Orange lines = Medium flow and Green = normal traffic or no traffic*. Expect mid 80s to mid 90s in southern Curry County inland a few miles from the coast and east of the Cascades. Dramatic flooding in Santa Cruz County amid latest California storm - MSN The National Weather Service says areas that will experience flooding include Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Corralitos, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Live Oak, Felton, Ben Lomond, Soquel, Twin Lakes, Aptos, Boulder Creek, Rio Del Mar, Eureka Canyon Road, Brown Valley Road, Freedom, Amesti, Interlaken, Day Valley and Aptos Hills-Larkin Valley. "Once this band of convection reaches the Big Sur Coast and the Santa Lucia Mountains, chances for very efficient rainfall become high due to the orientation of the warm conveyor belt of moisture.". Felton, CA severe weather warnings, watches and advisories as immediately issued by the National Weather Service. The CHP said it is closing a northbound lane of Highway 1 south of River Street to remove a log jam at the freeway overcrossing as the San Lorenzo River continues to rise. The information may be inaccurate or incomplete based on how well the corresponding weather station successfully or unsuccessfully reported or recorded it with the instruments which measured the weather at the time; including gaps between hours or even days. A KNX field reporter wrote on Twitter that hundreds of cars and big rigs were. The Santa Cruz family was lucky to leave their home early Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Xyj0itNjEi, Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) January 9, 2023. 6:15 a.m. First steady rainfall from today's storm crossing the Bay Area. #cawx #AtmosphericRiver pic.twitter.com/Cim3dFsR3I, "As of writing," weather service forecasters wrote at 5:20 a.m. "We are seeing rainfall rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inchs per hour in some areas of Marin, Sonoma, and Santa Cruz counties. Atmospheric river: Felton neighborhoods flooded by San Lorenzo River - CBS San Francisco. The Guadalupe River in San Jose reached nearly hit its flood stage Monday morning, but did not have significant flooding. 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Major flooding in Santa Cruz Mountains as atmospheric river storm LIVE: Track rain in San Francisco Bay Area with Live Doppler 7. Im getting tired, Rem called out. (Doug Duran/Bay Area News Group), The water line can babe seen as Maisie Russo, of Felton, helps a resident dig out their driveway and garage after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding nearby homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. Felton Grove, Paradise Park and Soquel Village are being evacuated. California weather: How this year ranks among the all-time biggest rainfall years Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas., This is a current look at conditions in Santa Cruz County. Dozens rescued from flash flooding in Fenton, Mo. | FOX 2 A California Highway Patrol spokesperson said the tree blocked the two right lanes of northbound Interstate 280, south of the Crystal Springs Road on-ramp. The storms, which have been blamed for 12 deaths around the state since New Years Eve, found a bulls eye early Monday morning on the Monterey Bay Area. Hours earlier, it had risen to the top of sandbags stacked three high in front of their back doors. Christine Patracuola, the owner of Rocky's Cafe for 25 years, handed out free coffee to customers whose homes lacked power Monday. Not many people will be getting in and out of the area anytime soon due to other closures throughout the area. About 130 miles (209 kilometers) to the south, the entire community of Montecito and surrounding canyons scarred by recent wildfires were under an evacuation order that came on the fifth anniversary of a mudslide that killed 23 people and destroyed more than 100 homes in the coastal enclave. "We have everything raised. Record rainfall causes widespread flooding in St. Louis area - KY3 One of the towns hardest hit was Felton - a town underwater. "The last flood we had was seven years ago," resident Howard Burman said of conditions his neighborhood had seen prior to January, "And this year now, several floods . Traffic alert road closure Southbound SR-17 south of Glenwood Dr. Slide is blocking the roadway pic.twitter.com/lvAcjrhfLT, CHP Santa Cruz (@CHPscrz) January 9, 2023. The Central Valley town of Planada was devastated by widespread flooding after a severe atmospheric river event moved through the area earlier in the week. But the water mostly stayed outside, and the Orengos chose to stay put until they receded. ABC7 News Reporter Dustin Dorsey asked. And the rain was still falling and would for several more hours. The water was just inches from the bottom of the historic bridge and carrying massive logs dislodged from the river banks. For what we can sell this place for, you can get a palace in Ohio.. Charlie 6 years ago, I had a tree on one side of me and I was looking straight down the cliff on one side because it had washed out. FENTON, Mo. The Browns Valley Road Bridge at Via Del Sol has been damaged in Santa Cruz County. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! He says the last atmospheric river was more brutal than he could have imagined and taught him some hard lessons. With more rain in the forecast, area emergency officials are maintaining a close eye on the San Lorenzo River, which could potentially flood the community once again. Debris was being carried downstream into Santa Cruz. CBS+. The fifth atmospheric river storm in an onslaught of soaking weather that has drenched Northern California for the past 10 days hit hard again Monday, causing major flooding near Felton in the Santa Cruz Mountains, submerging Highway 101 near Gilroy and sending creeks and rivers to the top of their banks. Here's a map showing the most rain fell over the Santa Cruz and Santa Lucia Mountains with a few sites near 10" of rain. Watching the brimming Guadalupe River near the historic Henrys Hi-Life bar on the edge of downtown San Jose, Mike Wright, 69, recalled the devastating flooding in 1995. A 5-year-old girl has died after being swept into the Eel River in Mendocino County over the weekend, authorities said. Emergency officials were carefully monitoring burn scars. Despite. With the rolling series of storms have come powerful winds and high surfs. A shelter in place alert has been issued for residents of Cherryvale, Glen Haven, Prescott and other neighborhoods north of Bates Creek. Specifically, LocalConditions.com and this data, as presented, may not and should not be used as a reference for any reason relating to legal proceedings, insurance claims, recovery, loss prevention, making predictions, or critical decisions. That's exactly what she, her husband and their children did Tuesday morning. 2023 FOX Television Stations, High Stakes: Sports Betting in California. In Santa Cruz County, the zones in the area under evacuation are WTS-E019, WTS-E017, WTS-E018, PAJ-E029, PAJ-E027, PAJ-E026, WTS-E006, WTS-E005, PAJ-E024 and PAJ-E015. Felton, CA Weather Advisories - Warnings & Watches | AccuWeather Theres only so much you can do. Authorities in Santa Cruz County announced late Friday morning that some of the evacuation orders issued almost 12 hours earlier had been lifted. The Sierra Nevada was expected to get at least 3 feet of new snow by Tuesday. 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"The last flood we had was seven years ago," resident Howard Burman said of conditions his neighborhood had seen prior to January, "And this year now, several floods which are extremely unusual.". The Riviera Holiday Mobile Estates/Senior Community was flooded after another wave of storms in Merced, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023. Trucks and homes are partially submerged in a flooded neighborhood in Merced, Calif., on Jan. 10. The closure was announced early Friday at around 3:30 a.m. "Higher amounts in the North Bay, East Bay and Santa Cruz mountains have led to sharp rises in some of the main rivers and creek including San Lorenzo River, Napa River, Alameda Creek, and Russian River," the weather service said. * WHEREPortions of northern California and south central and. Homes are seen surrounded by floodwaters on Jan. 11, 2023 in Planada, Calif. Police and public works were on the scene working to clear the mudslide, but did not have an estimate of when the roadway will reopen. Authorities said the slide has shutdown Green Hills Road from Falcon Ridge Road to 1500 Green Hills Road. The Flood: Directed by Brandon Slagle. Major flooding in Santa Cruz Mountains as atmospheric river storm Sacramento County warns residents amid storms: 'Get out now' - ABC News Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images The Capitola Wharf was severely damaged during a powerful winter storm, Jan. 6 in Capitola, Calif. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Homes are surrounded by floodwaters on Jan. 11 in Planada, Calif. Area first responders have been working overtime to keep up with all the storm-related calls. Were preparing for an emergency closure of the N/B # 2 lane on Hwy 1 s/of River Street due to removal of this log jam at the freeway over-crossing, as the San Lorenzo River continues to rise. FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT FRIDAY REPLACES FLOOD WATCH * WHATFlooding caused by snowmelt is expected. How to use the Felton Traffic Map. Mother Natures going to take over, she said. A sheriffs deputy had come knocking around 5 a.m., telling them to leave. Authorities continue to monitor the Pajaro River. #CaWx pic.twitter.com/4L8CwAC3Cw. The California National Guard helped with at least . Temporary evacuation points in Monterey County are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Carmel Valley Library at at 65 W Carmel Valley Road, Prunedale Library at 17822 Moro Road and King City Library at 402 Broadway St., while emergency shelters are at Prunedale Grange Hall, 17890 Moro Road, Sherwood Hall, 940 N. Main St., Salinas, Monterey Room at the county fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Road, and King City Recreation Center, 401 Division St., King City. So what do you do? "And this is a big one, we're looking at this as a big event. Likely going higher. Fredericks and his wife, who moved there in 2000, were among the first to take the feds up on it. Last night was the worst of it I was worried it was going to come into the house, she said. Bay Area heat wave: Places to cool down in Santa Clara County In Sonoma County, Caltrans said Highway 1 was shutdown between Marin/ Sonoma County line to School St,, with all lanes blocked due to flooding. We have a lot of room to absorb these storms that are coming in, said John Yarbrough, assistant deputy director of the California Department of Water Resources. Meanwhile, Felton Grove residents like Michelle Moleski are hopeful, but ready to evacuate if they have to. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/R9jXfTKACz, Brooks Jarosz (@BrooksKTVU) January 9, 2023. Evacuations are in effect in and around Watsonville near the Pajaro River, which is under a flash flood warning by the National Weather Service. The river reached major flood stage before dawn due to heavy rains. In the Chatsworth neighborhood of Los Angeles, two cars were swallowed by a sinkhole after a day of relentless rain on Jan. 10. Flooding prompts closure of major Bay Area highway and evacuation - CNN That was the major flood. "We're not out of the woods with the winter storms," Dave Reid, Director of the County's Office of Response, Recovery and Resilience said. National Weather Service Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in California West Walker River Near Little Walker and Coleville affecting Mono County. #CaWx @sccounty pic.twitter.com/cCbtt9UVb9, CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) January 9, 2023. Engineering (937-296-2436) and Planning & Development (937-296-2441) staff regularly assist property owners with flood plain concerns and will continue to do so as the new flood maps become effective in 2022. Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding - KTVU FOX 2 First published on January 9, 2023 / 4:45 PM . Her specialty is narrative storytelling. Despite the deadly nature of storms, which have killed at least a dozen people, residents of tiny, flooded Felton remained calm and upbeat. Slide closes southbound SR-17 south of Glenwood Dr. I-80 flooding from atmospheric river storm on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. / CBS San Francisco. Road crews are on site assessing possible solutions. "You can't really change Mother Nature; you just have to roll with the punches and hope you don't get swept up into it.". San Francisco received 1.44 inches, Oakland 1.8 inches and downtown San Jose .95 inches in the 24 hours ending at 2 p.m. Monday. My house is in the water, but I saved my cat, she said. Its hard, you know. Flood concerns also were rising in the Sacramento Valley, where the Sacramento River spilled over protective weirs into bypass channels. But Mondays delugearrived earlier than expected, and despite their preparations, Linda Orengo felt uneasy hearing the pelting rain pouring down early in the morning. News KTVU FOX 2 Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove Saturday. Photos: Overnight atmospheric river triggers widespread flooding across Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. You'll get up there and get pinned if it gets shut down you know?". Elsewhere in Felton, some of the iconic town sights, like the landmark covered bridge, were completely flooded. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. (John Woolfolk/Bay Area News Group), Jason Dietz, 48, surveys flood damage to his blue-green home from neighbor Al Orengos back porch in the Santa Cruz County town of Felton, Calif., on Monday, January 9, 2023. Then he heard cracking, which quickly turned to. Flood Damage in Santa Cruz Mountains - NBC Bay Area "In the seven years Ive been here, this is definitely the worst Ive seen," said Ian Jones, a captain with Felton Fire Protection. We had bags packed already.. Flooding near Gilroy at US 101/SR 25 interchange. And make sure you enable push alerts for immediate notifications and severe weather alerts. One dead as atmospheric river prompts evacuations, landslides and road FELTON, Calif. (KGO) -- Evacuation orders are in effect for multiple communities in Monterey and Santa Cruz counties Monday morning due to the stormy weather that continues to hit the region. Maisie Russo, of Felton, helps home owner Tom Fredericks, of Felton, after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River, flooding homes in Felton, Calif., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Officials said the river crested at 24.52 feet at 7:45 a.m. near the Felton Grove neighborhood, trapping several residents who ignored the pre-dawn evacuation order delivered over loudspeakers by sheriffs deputies. The South Coast AQMD has issued an air quality alert in the South Coast Air Basin due to high levels of fine particulate matter. The river reached major flood stage before dawn due to heavy rains, and county officials announced evacuations of the neighborhood. .Hot temperatures have accelerated high elevation snowmelt. Mudslide after storms separates Felton, Calif., from its neighbors - SFGATE By The Associated Press. Get the new ABC7 Bay Area mobile app today! Bay Area storm photos: Atmospheric river causes flooding, road closures Santa Cruz County storm updates - Santa Cruz Sentinel (John Woolfolk/ Bay Area News Group), Floodwaters covered the childrens playground at Covered Bridge Park in Felton at 7:45 a.m. Jan. 9, 2023, after heavy rains swelled the San Lorenzo River to major flood stage before dawn. A slide on Highway 17 south of Glenwood Drive closed both southbound lanes. Flooding in Felton from the San Lorenzo River. (John Woolfolk/ Bay Area News Group), Linda and Al Orengo survey floodwaters from the back porch of their home in the Felton Grove neighborhood along the San Lorenzo River in the Santa Cruz County town of Felton, Calif., on Monday, January 9, 2023. Sunday night, President Biden approved an emergency declaration for California at the request of Gov. Near Gilroy, Uvas Creek sent flood waters knee deep across the four lanes of Highway 101, stranding several cars and blocking traffic by noon. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. The family got help from Nane Alejandrez, the executive director for Barrios Unidos. We got so much rain last night it was astonishing., SEVERE FLOODING: Felton Grove neighborhood is underwater. Along the coast, businesses owners were still cleaning up in Capitola Village after record waves smashed a 40-foot hole in Capitola Wharf on Friday and flooded waterfront restaurants. Caltrans planned to close the major thoroughfare, but first, maintenance supervisor Sophat Rem called out for help from motorists he had already pushed to the other side. Scotts Valley Water District General Manager David McNair stood alongside Rojas, unable to get to work after flooding closed the Mount Hermon Road intersection on the road between Felton and Scotts Valley. Wednesday's storm poses the risk of flooding, downed trees, power loss and accidents on the road. First published on March 10, 2023 / 5:50 AM. For the 24 hours ending at 2 p.m. Monday, Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond, the watershed for the San Lorenzo River, received 4 inches of rain. In Monterey County, the zones being evacuated in that area are B-001A, B-003, B-005, B-007A, B-006, B-0012A and B-0012B. VIDEO: Video shows extent of damage left behind around Bay Area by deadly Level 5 storm. Others like Tom Fredericks say they're tired of dealing with storm impacts and are prepared to ride this one out at home. Video: San Lorenzo River overflows into Felton neighborhood - MSN
