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Flooding Closes Portion Of Highway 92 In San Mateo County

Video posted by Cal Fire CZU on Twitter shows flooding on both directions of the highway, and a line of cars blocked off by patrol cars.

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There is no estimated time for reopening, according to the California Highway Patrol. (Courtesy of Cal Fire CZU)
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Another view of the flooding on Highway 92. (Courtesy of Cal Fire CZU)

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA — Highway 92 near Half Moon Bay between Skyline Boulevard and Highway 1 was closed Monday morning from the flooding during the rainstorm.

Video posted by Cal Fire CZU on Twitter shows flooding on both directions of the highway, and a line of cars blocked off by patrol cars.

Firefighters rescued two people trapped in their cars during the flooding.

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The eastbound direction was reopened Monday afternoon and the westbound direction shortly after 8 p.m.

Elsewhere in San Mateo County, 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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