Flood in Santa Cruz County, California

Flood December 27, 2022 · Santa Cruz County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Rio Del Mar (36.9734, -121.9052).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1079968. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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