Monterey County residents were advised to prepare for major roadways to be closed due to flooding between Thursday night and Sunday morning as flood-stage water flows move through the Salinas River to the coast.
"It is imperative you do not attempt to traverse these roads," said Nieto. She said later in the press conference, in response to a reporter's question, that area bridges could be closed due to the risk of flooding over the bridges but not because of structural threats.
County Water Resources Agency engineer Shaunna Murray gave an update on the water flows that she said will make the river crest in different areas at different times as the increased volume moves downstream. Murray said peak stream flows were still moving toward Chualar before 1 p.m. Thursday. An updated forecast Thursday indicated the peak flow in the Spreckels area will be lower than previously forecast, but flooding remains a threat to River Road, Spreckels Boulevard and other low-lying roads.
"This is a dynamic situation that is subject to change," Murray said. Water agency staff are continuing to monitor river level flows. California Highway Patrol Capt. Reggie Williams said the CHP was working with Caltrans and other agencies to provide safety on area roads during the flooding.Monterey County Supervisor Wendy Root Askew said that county supervisors had been monitoring river levels all week and said they were working to ensure state and federal resources were available for the communities impacted.
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