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Heavy rain and high tides believed to be the worst in two decades have caused flooding in some areas Northern California Saturday, leading to road closures and rescues of residents trapped in their cars.
A downpour that coincided with a record-breaking “king tide” flooded a 15-mile (24-kilometer) stretch of road from the Sausalito area to San Rafael, Marin County Sheriff’s Sgt. Michael Dobbins said.
He said there were no reports of injuries, but authorities were called in to assist when cars became trapped in floodwaters of up to three to four feet (1.1 and 1.2 metres).
“There’s a lot of water on the roads,” Dobbins said, adding that tides were reported to be the highest in more than two decades. “Combined with the heavy rain, it creates the perfect storm for flooding in the streets.”
nearby community authorities san francisco Residents are asked to stay home if possible until floodwaters recede. Some residents kayaked along the usual city streets. Others waded through water up to their knees.
A flood warning is in effect for the San Francisco area until 2 p.m. Saturday, and the warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Sunday, according to the weather service. National Weather Service In San Francisco.
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