Felton Grove evacuated amid severe flooding

The latest wave of rain prompted Santa Cruz County to issue an evacuation order for the community of Felton Grove this morning. The San Lorenzo River, hit 21.7 feet in the Santa Cruz Mountains community, just one inch shy of major flood stage, according to the National Weather Service.

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Relentless rains and winds have ripped apart the historic pier in Capitola, submerged neighborhoods in Felton Grove and brought down mudslides on Highway 17 – the main route from San Jose to Santa Cruz County.