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'Significant' Flooding In Hillsborough Creates Roadway Hazards
The alert advised for caution when driving through the town because of roadway hazards and standing or running water.
HILLSBOROUGH, CA — The rainstorm soaking the Bay Area created "significant localized flooding conditions" in the town of Hillsborough, which issued a traffic safety alert Monday morning.
The alert advised for caution when driving through the town because of roadway hazards and standing or running water.
Emergency crews were working to remove hazardous debris and mitigate flooding conditions, the alert said.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY ALERT:#hillsboroughca is experiencing significant localized flooding conditions due to the storm. Emergency crews are working throughout Town to mitigate flooding conditions and to remove hazardous debris. Please use caution when driving through the area. pic.twitter.com/s6fCE8VENV
— Hillsborough PD (CA) (@HillsboroughPD) December 13, 2021
Firefighters rescued a resident from a flooded home on Monday:
Earlier today, Engine 24 responded with @centralcountyfd to a home in Hillsborough where 1 resident was rescued. With the ongoing storm, remember to Turn Around, Don't Drown! Flooded roadways can occur and water may be deeper than it appears which can hide hazards. pic.twitter.com/oN4wQXaaGF
— San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (@SMCFireDept) December 13, 2021
Elsewhere in San Mateo County, a portion of Highway 92 was closed and several creeks were overflowing at the beaches. Pescadero Creek Road was partially flooded east of the bridge, according to Cal Fire CZU.
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