Homes, highways flooded near Gilroy due to heavy rain

GILROY, Calif. (KABC) -- Parts of Highway 101 south of Gilroy are closed and an evacuation warning has been issued for some areas in Santa Clara County following a major storm on Monday, police said.

Video showed homes and highways flooded as drivers were seen doing what they're warned by officials not to do: driving through floodwaters.
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Evacuation warnings have been issued for residents living in the areas of Highway 101 and Bolsa Road due to flooding and other severe weather impacts.

The areas include:

• South of Hwy 152, East of Hwy 101.


• South of Pacheco Pass (Hwy 152) and East of Hwy 101.


• South of Luchessa Ave. and East of Thomas Rd.


• East of Santa Teresa Blvd. to Castro Valley Rd.

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• North of Castro Valley Rd. to Luchessa Ave.


• North of Hwy 25 between Hwy 101 & Bloomfield Rd.


• West of Bloomfield Ave. between Hwy 25 & Pacheco Pass (Hwy 152)


• East of Hwy 101 to Pacheco Pass (Hwy 152)

County officials encouraged residents to stay off the roads, creek beds, waterways and fast-moving waters. For more information on the winter storm event, please go to the county's website.