Dec 31, 2005
Widespread flooding occurred across the county, with at least 13 road closures reported due to mudslides as well a fallen trees and utility poles. In Soquel, downed trees and flooding from Soquel Creek closed many roads. About 13 homes were damaged by flooding from the creek in Felton as the San Lorenzo River spilled out of its banks. Much of the damage reported was for needed road repairs due to flooding and debris clearance. At 10 pm on 12/31 a California Highway Patrol Officer was killed as h
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5482523). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Santa Cruz County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.