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Santa Clara County Issues Evacuation Warning to Watershed Areas of the Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin

January 8, 2023

Heavy Rains, Strong Winds, Flooding, Falling Trees, Power Outages, and Shallow Mudslides Are All Possible Dangers

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF. – The County of Santa Clara has issued evacuation warnings to community members residing in the watershed areas of the Uvas Reservoir and Pacheco Pass River Basin due to the weather conditions and risks to the general public and property.

The prolonged stretch of winter storms has brought heavy rain and high winds to the region. These unusual rain levels have created impacts that include soils near or at their saturation point, creeks, streams, and rivers reaching or exceeding flood stage, and low-lying area experiencing flooding, including road crossings. There is also an increased risk of rocks and sediments dislodging from the hillsides. Driving will be challenging during periods of gusty winds, especially for high-profile vehicles, including emergency response vehicles.

Pacheco Pass River Basin for those living in the areas of:

  • El Torro Rd South of HWY 152 to Bloomfield Ave
  • Lovers Lane between Shore Rd and HWY 152

Watershed Areas of the Uvas Reservoir include those living:

  • South of Uvas Reservoir including Thousand Trails RV Park and Uvas Pines RV Park
  • South of Sycamore Drive and Watsonville Rd
  • Homes south of Lions Peak
  • South of Day Road and Geri Lane
  • Watsonville and HWY 152

Gather your household members, pets, personal items, important documents, prescription medication, change of clothes, non-perishable foods, water, extra batteries, flashlights, and phone chargers.  Prepare to evacuate to a safe location.

Community members are encouraged to stay off the roads, creek beds, waterways and fast moving waters. For more information on the winter storm event, please go to www.PrepareSCC.org/Flood.

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Posted: January 8, 2023