HOLLISTER (KRON) — The destructive storm that rolled through the Bay Area overnight left areas of Hollister severely flooded Wednesday morning.
A flood warning has been issued for Pacheco Creek in Northern San Benito County. This warning will remain in effect until 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.
The video above shows the flooding from the storm.
Mandatory evacuations are underway in the area.
Tuesday’s storm was the latest in days of back-to-back systems that have brought the heaviest rain in a decade to parts of Northern California.
The storms are part of an “atmospheric river” weather phenomenon that draws precipitation from the Pacific Ocean as far west as Hawaii. Its impact can be catastrophic for areas hit by the heaviest rain.Stay with KRON4 News for updates
Flood waters still knee deep on Lovers Lane in Hollister as ranchers worry about trapped livestock. pic.twitter.com/DASADVH1pK
— @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) January 11, 2017
Hollister resident Felix Arias checking on as Pacheco Creek flood waters surround his home on Lovers Lane. pic.twitter.com/jUW4AQ0pjA
— @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) January 11, 2017
Here’s what led to evacuations near Hollister. Pacheco Creek at Fairview/Lovers Lane. 1 inch of rain last might says farmer Mike Pera. pic.twitter.com/eG1U8g1Znv
— @Rob Fladeboe kron4 (@KRON4RFladeboe) January 11, 2017
FLOOD WARNING for Pacheco Creek in San Benito County. #castorm #caflood https://t.co/fgoGbDB7JE
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) January 11, 2017