CORTE MADERA, Calif. — Crews have been busy clearing mud off highways after intense storms wreaked havoc across California. Weather experts caution that more thunderstorms are expected, with several northern counties still under flood watch. The National Weather Service is predicting up to three inches of rain in some areas, exacerbating an already difficult situation.
Flooding impacted regions from Marin to San Francisco, where kayak adventures on submerged streets became a local spectacle. Meanwhile, emergency services were called to help people stranded in vehicles caught in the rising waters. Residents noted that the intensity of recent king tides was unprecedented, leading to cautionary measures.
As the floods peaked, many took to social media to share their experiences. Weather officials emphasized the need for drivers to slow down and allow extra time for travel as lingering storms could bring more rain to already affected low-lying areas.
In the south, Santa Barbara County faced additional challenges with mudslides, leading to road closures, while parts of the county recorded over four inches of rain over two days. Emergency services continue to monitor the situation closely as California navigates through a stretch of winter storms that have marked this holiday season as one of the wettest in recent years.
