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Man Rescued from Car Roof Amid Sacramento Flooding

2/19/2026

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Hero Rescued from Flood

February 16, 2026, a man was rescued after floodwaters overtook his car in southeastern Sacramento County.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District reached him by rescue boat after he climbed onto the roof of his vehicle at Kiefer Road and Grant Line Road, where water rose over five feet.
A guardrail helped prevent the man from being swept away.
Authorities urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways and heed road closure signs.

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Hero Swept Away

A man was found dead in San Bernardino after floodwaters swept him away while clinging to his truck on Wednesday morning near Keenbrook Road and Cajon Boulevard.
The incident occurred late Tuesday night as heavy rains caused significant flooding in Southern California.
Two other adults at the scene self-rescued before first responders arrived, per the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
Rescue efforts resumed the following morning.

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Hero Rescued from Flood

February 16, 2026, a man was rescued after floodwaters overtook his car in southeastern Sacramento County.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District reached him by rescue boat after he climbed onto the roof of his vehicle at Kiefer Road and Grant Line Road, where water rose over five feet.
A guardrail helped prevent the man from being swept away.
Authorities urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways and heed road closure signs.

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