• The benchlands near the confluence of the San Lorenzo River and Branciforte Creek flooded Monday.
    The benchlands near the confluence of the San Lorenzo River and Branciforte Creek flooded Monday.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • The encampment along the San Lorenzo River bore the brunt of Monday's heavy rains.
    The encampment along the San Lorenzo River bore the brunt of Monday’s heavy rains.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • The swollen San Lorenzo River near downtown Monday.
    The swollen San Lorenzo River near downtown Monday.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • A man surveys stormy seas Monday from the jetty in Capitola.
    A man surveys stormy seas Monday from the jetty in Capitola.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • A swollen Aptos Creek emptied into the bay Monday afternoon at Rio Del Mar.
    A swollen Aptos Creek emptied into the bay Monday afternoon at Rio Del Mar.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • The encampment along the San Lorenzo River benchlands flooded Monday
    Santa Cruz officials worked Monday to encourage unhoused residents to move from the San Lorenzo River benchlands to drier ground.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz officials were out in the San Lorenzo River benchlands Monday
    READ THE STORY: Rain causes over 18,000 to lose power; evac warning in San Lorenzo Valley(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • A man and his dog shelter from the elements at the Soquel Avenue bridge
    A man and his dog shelter from the elements Monday at the Soquel Avenue bridge over the San Lorenzo River downtown.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • The first major storm since October made for flooding along the San Lorenzo River on Monday.
    The first major storm since October made for flooding along the San Lorenzo River on Monday.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • The encampment on the San Lorenzo River benchlands flooded Monday.
    The encampment on the San Lorenzo River benchlands flooded Monday.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz
  • File image of rain dripping down window
    A stormy Cement Ship in Aptos on Monday.(Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz) Credit: Kevin Painchaud / Lookout Santa Cruz