The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.
has continued to cause headaches for those living on higher ground. Many in the area, have been without power for days, including Matt Udey, who said he was on day eight relying on his generator.
"Some people have like mud going right up against their home and that’s a real big, that’s a real big problem, said Udey. "You can’t do anything about it because the rain is continuing."Santa Clara Co. issues evacuation warning for watershed areas of Uvas Reservoir, Pacheco Pass River Basin"In the seven years I’ve been here, this is definitely the worst I’ve seen," said Ian Jones, a captain with Felton Fire Protection.
With more rain in the forecast, area emergency officials are maintaining a close eye on the San Lorenzo River, which could potentially flood the community once again.
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