Monterey Storm Updates
Heavy rains in California over the past two weeks have caused flooding, power outages and road closures in a number of locations across the Monterey Peninsula. We’ve created this page to provide the latest updates and links to monitor conditions.
Latest Updates
Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 2 p.m.
The Salinas River did not flood over the long weekend (1/14 - 1/16) and the highways 1 and 68 north of Monterey remain open. Storms have let up and the forecast is dry through the next week.
Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:37 a.m.
Authorities anticipate that the Monterey Peninsula will get cut off from the north and east by flooding on Highways 1 and 68 at some point between Thursday, January 12 and Sunday, January 15. Monterey also cannot be reached from the south via Highway 1 right now due to closures in Big Sur.
Latest information
- Monterey County Emergency Services Website with Updated Information
- City of Monterey: Travel To or From the Monterey Peninsula Map
Still have questions or concerns?
On Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (PDT), incoming students should contact enrollment at (831) 647-4166 and current students should call the Office of Student Services: (831) 647-4128 for guidance. For after hours and weekend support, you may contact Campus Security at (831) 647-4153 and they will connect you with the staff member on call.
Monterey County Road Closure Map
Red Xs on Highway 1 north of Monterey and Highway 68 indicate potential closures if the Salinas River floods that are being monitored.
