Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of Santa Clara County: NWS

The National Weather Service has issued flash flood and flood warnings for several parts of the Bay Area today as rain is expected to continue throughout the day.

In Alameda County, a flash flood warning was issued for the Niles Canyon area near the Alameda Creek. Heavy rains in the area have caused the creek to rise rapidly, weather service officials said.

Additionally, Palomares Road near Niles Canyon has been closed after a mudslide has made the road impassible, according to Alameda County officials. A flash flood warning was also issued for the southern parts of Santa Clara County due to rising water levels at Pacheco Creek, north of Hollister. A flood warning was also issued for Coyote Creek near Morgan Hill.

In Santa Cruz County, a flash flood warning is in effect until 3 p.m., at Corralitos Creek at Green Valley Road near Watsonville. In Sonoma County, a flood warning was issued until Tuesday morning for areas near the Russian River. Earlier this morning, a flash flood warning was issued for the Soberanes Burn Area in the western portion of central Monterey County until 7:15 a.m.

Heavy rain will persist throughout the day and drivers are urged to use caution and to never attempt to drive through flooded roadways.

By Bay City News

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