California faces ongoing flooding as winter storms persist
Storm-driven floods and high tides battered Northern and Central California, triggering rescues and road closures across multiple counties, with risk as rainfall and tides persist.
Overview
Residents and motorists in Marin, Sonoma, Alameda, San Mateo, and San Francisco faced flooded streets, with authorities urging caution as crews worked to clear mud and reopen routes.
Floodwaters reached 3 to 4 feet in Marin County, drowning hazards and forcing evacuations, while a man swept into a creek during a storm was reported dead.
In Santa Barbara County, a key highway reopened after mudslides near Goleta blocked the route, as crews battled heavy rainfall statewide.
King Tides and heavy rain contributed to flooding along San Francisco Bay, with forecasts for up to three inches of rain in the coming days.
Following a dry autumn, a series of powerful winter storms brought the wettest holiday season in years, with officials warning of continued flood risk as storms and tides persist.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present the California flooding report with straightforward chronology, weather data, and quotes from authorities, avoiding loaded language. They emphasize forecasts, official warnings, and impacts on communities without promoting a particular narrative, and they omit speculative or partisan viewpoints.
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FAQ
Five northern counties, including Marin, Sonoma, Alameda, San Mateo, and San Francisco, remain under a flood watch.
Up to three inches (7.6 cm) of rain is possible through Monday night in the areas under flood watch.
A key highway near Goleta was blocked for most of the weekend due to a series of mudslides and has since reopened.
Floodwaters reached 3 to 4 feet (1.1 to 1.2 meters), leading to rescues of people trapped in cars and water above knees in some areas.
A man died after being swept into a creek during the storm in Santa Barbara County.
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