FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR NORTHERN SAN BENITO COUNTY/LOVERS LANE/PACHECO CREEK
The National Weather Service in The San Francisco Bay Area has issued a
Flash Flood Warning for... Southeastern Santa Clara County in northern California... Northern San Benito County in central California...
Until 600 PM PST Tuesday
At 959 AM PST, stream gage information from Pacheco Creek near Dunneville show rapidly rising water levels that are approaching flood stage. Continued rainfall and stream flow forecasts suggest the creek will continue to rise above flood stage later today.
Some locations that will experience flooding include... Soap/San Felipe Lake, Frazier Lake, northern Hollister, and Lover`s Lane.
Recommended actions
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
A Flash Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
Instructions:
Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Address/Location
San Benito County Sheriff's Office
2301 Technology Pkwy
Hollister, CA 95023
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 831-636-4080
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SBCSO followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- General emergency and public safety
- Event:
- Severe Weather Warning