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Tropical Storm Priscilla Floods Vallecito, 390 Homes Evacuated

10/18/2025

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Flooding from Tropical Storm Priscilla breached Vallecito levees on October 11, forcing evacuation of 390 homes.
Meteorologist Matt Aleksa said the flood was significant but less severe than the 1911 Flood, which carried 25,000 cfs vs 4,860 cfs.
The 1911 Flood destroyed more than 100 bridges and 300 miles of railroad tracks.
Recovery from the recent flooding is expected to take months, with most homes sustaining only minor damage.

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Flooding from Tropical Storm Priscilla breached Vallecito levees on October 11, forcing evacuation of 390 homes.
Meteorologist Matt Aleksa said the flood was significant but less severe than the 1911 Flood, which carried 25,000 cfs vs 4,860 cfs.
The 1911 Flood destroyed more than 100 bridges and 300 miles of railroad tracks.
Recovery from the recent flooding is expected to take months, with most homes sustaining only minor damage.