A powerful storm carrying heavy rains and gusty winds caused a number of problems across the Bay Area, including evacuations, flooding, power outages and road closures.
Here are the latest issues:
Evacuation warning issued in Monterey County
The Monterey County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation warning late Thursday due to the risk of flooding. See the sheriff's office X post below for further details.
Evacuation Warning - Flooding
— Monterey Co Sheriff (@MCoSheriff) February 14, 2025
Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Evacuation Warning, effective immediately, due to the risk of flooding in Zones D057-C and D066-B. This affects areas along the Carmel River near Camp Steffani Rd, Wawona Rd, and Lower Paso Hondo. Zone… pic.twitter.com/dT24o6w8a7
Flooded roads, downed trees in the North Bay
From fallen trees to flooded streets, today's storm has caused a number of issues across the North Bay. Check out Jodi Hernandez's report in the video player below.
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Evacuation orders lifted in Santa Cruz County
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All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted in Santa Cruz County, according to the sheriff's office.
Residents in Santa Cruz County's census-designated place of Felton were evacuated due to flooding, county officials said earlier in the morning.
Authorities said the water levels of the San Lorenzo River may rise due to weather conditions, prompting the Sheriff's Office to evacuate residents in Felton Grove.
Residents on College, Holohan, Grimmer and Lakeview roads in the Watsonville area also are under evacuations, the sheriff's office said.
People can look up if they are in an evacuation zone at https://protect.genasys.com/. County officials said a temporary evacuation point was being set up at Scotts Valley Community Center.
-- Bay City News
Downed tree blocks lanes in North Bay
The California Highway Patrol reported Thursday afternoon a downed tree is blocking both lanes of Ramal and Duhig roads at Skaggs Island Road. This area is in the Napa and Sonoma counties line.
Tree down blocking both lanes of Ramal Rd/Duhig Rd at Skaggs Island Rd. This is near the Napa/Sonoma County line. Unknown ETO. Please drive safely! pic.twitter.com/Iej9XEj5tg
— CHP Napa Area (@CHP_Napa) February 13, 2025
Rockslides, mudslides in the Santa Cruz Mountains
The CHP Santa Cruz office said it has received reports of rockslides and mudslides on Soquel San Jose Road in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
‼️ Heads up 🚨 We've received reports of rock/mudslides on Soquel San Jose Rd. Please exercise caution when driving and report any hazards you encounter! Stay safe, everyone! #StaySafe #RoadAlert #WeatherWarning #CommunityFirst pic.twitter.com/TdO5wAJnrN
— CHP Santa Cruz (@CHPscrz) February 13, 2025
Flooding shuts down portion of East Bay freeway interchange
Flooding prompted the closure of southbound Interstate 680 to westbound Interstate 580 in the Dublin-Pleasanton area, the CHP said.
SB I-680 to WB I-580 is CLOSED! 1-2 hour ETO. Crews are on scene. Alternate routes are: SB 580 to Stoneridge Dr. or EB 580 to Hopyard Rd. and then back to WB 580.
— CHP Dublin Area (@CHPDublin) February 13, 2025
Please drive safely and always slow down with these weather conditions. pic.twitter.com/rnkAKMzWjy
SFO flights delayed
The weather has caused delays for arriving flights at San Francisco International Airport, according to an SFO spokesperson. Arriving flights are delayed an average of 1 hour, 53 minutes.
Because of the arrival delays, departing flights also could be affected, the airport said. Check with your airline to determine if your flight is affected.
Gilroy streets flooded
Video footage early Thursday morning showed flooding along Wren Avenue in Gilroy. Other streets in the city also saw flooding.
Also in Gilroy, Silva's Crossing, at Uvas Park Drive and Miller Avenue, was closed down indefinitely due to standing water, and authorities asked the public to avoid the area.
Flash flood warning
A flash flood warning was in effect Thursday morning for Santa Clara, San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, according to the National Weather Service.
