Heavy flooding inundated Watsonville, California, on Saturday, March 11, after the area was hit by
“excessive rainfall” the day before.The City of Watsonville issued
emergency evacuation orders on Thursday, ahead of the forecast atmospheric river set to unleash heavy rain on the region.Local media
reported several streets in Watsonville were shut down by flooding on Friday.Video filmed by Alekz Londos shows California National Guard vehicles pushing through deep floodwater on Salinas Road. Credit: Alekz Londos via Storyful