Floodwaters Erupt Out of Drain on Santa Barbara Street

Floodwaters erupted out of a drain on a street in Santa Barbara, California, as local officials issued evacuation orders in the region on Monday, January 9.

The National Weather Service (NWS) said a storm would “batter” southwest California through January 10 and warned of hazardous driving conditions.

Footage captured by Tracy Beeler shows floodwaters shooting out of the drain. The NWS also shared an image and footage of extensive flooding in the region. Credit: Tracy Beeler via Storyful

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