Rising floodwaters in Monterey County forced school and road closures and evacuations in several communities Sunday.
Monterey County officials said at 8:16 p.m. Sunday the cresting Salinas River will probably inundate roadways between the Monterey Peninsula and the rest of Monterey County, including the city of Salinas and Highway 68.Officials said in a statement the"Salinas River can crest at Spreckels/Highway 68 before daylight Monday morning, March 13th, and is expected to result in significant flooding of nearby agricultural land and may affect structures and critical infrastructure.
The following zones are under the evacuation order: C-055, C-046, C-039, C-035, C-032, C-026, B-073, B-066, and B-068. Officials said in a statement that residents should prepare to leave if you are in an evacuation warning zone. Be ready to leave if an evacuation order is issued. The sheriff's office said people should monitor local media, social media, and Nixle alerts for updates. Call 211 for information. Call 911 only in case of life-threatening emergencies.The Pajaro Valley Unified School District in Monterey County said in a statement Sunday that at least three of its schools will be closed Monday due to the recent storms.
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