Two communities in San Joaquin County are under an evacuation order because of rising water in the San Joaquin River.
Two communities in San Joaquin County are under an evacuation order right now because of rising water in the San Joaquin River.
As some cars in a Manteca neighborhood sit partially submerged in water, spilling over from the San Joaquin River, some homeowners like Mel Sparks are now forced to travel by boat just to take the trash out.The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office issued an urgent evacuation order for Manteca neighbors living along Airport Court and those living near the Haven Acres Marina in Lathrop on Saturday, amid concerns of rising water levels caused by recent rain and runoff from snow melt.
"If someone has a medical emergency, and water levels are too high, then emergency vehicles can't get in," Deputy Nick Goucher, a spokesman for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said. "It takes a lot longer to get in by boat than it does by car.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Water from San Joaquin River floods homes in MantecaThe San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office says all this flooding is due to storm runoff and snowmelt. Plus, the rain that's been falling today hasn't helped. Water has seeped into the first floor of homes along Airport Court have water. The Sheriff's office has ordered evacuations along Airport Court and Haven Acres Marina. An emergency shelter has been opened at Manteca Senior Center on 295 Cherry Lane.
Read more »
San Joaquin River at flood stage, some residents ordered to evacuateThe San Joaquin River has reached flood stage in one area of San Joaquin County, causing local residents to evacuate
Read more »
Spring Off to Rainy Start as 12th Atmospheric River Storm Reaches San Diego CountyThis storm system could bring anywhere from 1 to 3 inches of rain along San Diego County's coast and inland valleys, while the mountains could see 4 to 7 inches of rain or snow, the NWS said.
Read more »
Three injured, two critically, in fireworks explosion at San Francisco's Ocean BeachA gathering of 20-30 juveniles around a bonfire on San Francisco's Ocean Beach Saturday night took a tragic turn when fireworks were ignited by the flames.
Read more »
Two kayakers rescued after one capsizes on Salt RiverTwo kayakers were rescued from the Salt River after one capsized Sunday afternoon. MORE ⬇️
Read more »