Partial closure of Trabuco Creek Road planned in O.C., access restricted to Trabuco Canyon residents
With more rain on the way, Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputies will restrict access to Trabuco Creek Road for most of Thursday, Jan. 17.
Most motorists will be asked to stay off of the remote road in the foothills northeast of Ranch Santa Margarita, according to a tweet from the Sheriff’s Department at 6:12 p.m. Wednesday. The street should be closed into Thursday evening, but Trabuco Canyon residents who need to use it to get to their homes will be allowed to pass, unless a flash flood warning forces authorities to completely shut down the road.
OCSD will implement a road closure tomorrow for for Trabuco Creek Road. The closure is expected to last through the day into the evening. Residents utilizing Trabuco Creek Road will have access, unless a Flash Flood Warning prompts a complete closure. #HolyFloodWatch
— OC Sheriff, CA (@OCSheriff) January 17, 2019
A storm pounded Orange county with rainfall ahead of Thursday’s planned closure. It dropped 3.5 inches of rain in Seal Beach, and caused flooding severe enough to submerge a three-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach, forcing motorists to take alternate routes. Southern California counties can expect to see continued precipitation until at least Friday.
On Tuesday, OC Public Works said there were no issues at Trabuco Creek at Trabuco Canyon Road in the Holy fire burn area. But heavy rain was then forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday.
With light #rain, currently no issues at #TrabucoCanyon Rd & Trabuco Creek downstream from #HolyFire burn area. @ABC7 @NBCLA @KTLA @KNX1070 @CBSLA @FOXLA @KFIAM640 pic.twitter.com/8pO5uFIP25
— OC Public Works (@OCpublicworks) January 16, 2019
Heavy rain is expected this evening through tomorrow evening in portions of #SoCal, with flash flooding possible. Remember, never drive over flooded roads! #cawx #TADD pic.twitter.com/qdCJk12vEr
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) January 16, 2019