Flood — Santa Cruz, California

2024-01-22 · near Swanton, Santa Cruz, California

Event narrative

Roadway flooding was reported at CA Highway 1 Southbound at Scott Creek. Water was reported across both lanes and vehicles were hydroplaning in the area.

Wider weather episode

A series of frontal systems with a weak subtropical tap led to widespread rainfall and nuisance flooding across the Bay Area and Central Coast.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1148479. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.