The Salinas River continues rising even during a break in the rain, as water in its upriver tributaries flows toward the ocean.
Overnight on Wednesday night, Jan. 11-12, the river was flowing over the Gonzales River Bridge. Hydrologic modeling shows the river reaching flood stage at Spreckels at 11pm on Jan. 12, potentially causing closures on major roads.
The flow on the Carmel River, meanwhile, has receded, revealing some of the impacts from earlier this week.
Highway 68 crosses over the Salinas River, which hydrologic models show could flood starting tonight, Jan. 12. ▲
A flooded farm in Spreckels as seen on Thursday, Jan. 12. Monterey County officials continue watching hydrologic models for potential flooding on the Salinas River.▲
A flooded farm field in Spreckels during January's storms. DANIEL DREIFUSS
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The Salinas River has flooded parts of South Davis Road. ▲
Davis Road between Hitchcock and Reservation roads has been closed to traffic since Jan. 5 due to flooding. ▲
The flooded portion of South Davis Road, where it crosses the Salinas River. ▲
Debris left behind as the Carmel River recedes, as seen near Carmel Valley Village. Daniel Dreifuss▲
The baseball fields at Dampierre Park in Carmel Valley were flooded by the Carmel River. Daniel Dreifuss▲