Flood — Santa Cruz, California

2022-12-27 · near Rio Del Mar, Santa Cruz, California

Event narrative

Heavy rain and high levels on Aptos Creek led to street flooding in the Rio Del Mar neighborhood of Aptos, trapping several people in their homes.

Wider weather episode

A strong low pressure system moving down the Pacific Coast tapped into sub-tropical moisture, bringing heavy rain and strong winds from the night of December 26th through the 27th. A wind advisory was issued for the immediate coastline and coastal mountains and East Bay Hills. A Flood Watch covered the same coastal areas and the North Bay valleys, and several Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories were issued for areas under the Watch.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079968. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.