The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office placed several unincorporated low-lying areas under an evacuation warning Wednesday due to heavy rains and likely flooding from the arriving storm.

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A storm is expected to bring strong wind and heavy rain to Santa Cruz County from late afternoon Wednesday through Friday morning.

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Santa Cruz County officials say the worst rain hit Tuesday evening, but crews were well-prepared. Crews have been working to keep all storm drains and ditch lines clear. With rain coming in ...

The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has issued evacuation warnings for some unincorporated portions of the county.

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