Full Notification

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central California and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Monterey and San Benito. In northern California, Alameda, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz.

* WHEN...Until 945 AM PST.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. Shallow mudslides and rockfalls, especially in areas of hilly/rugged terrain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 634 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, Salinas, Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Seaside, Monterey, Marina, Corralitos, Jamesburg, Big Sur Village, Soledad, Pacific Grove, Scotts Valley, Capitola, Live Oak, Gonzales and Carmel-By-The-Sea. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ALAMEDA, CA ... MONTEREY, CA ... SAN BENITO, CA ... SANTA CLARA, CA ... SANTA CRUZ, CA

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.