Heavy Rains Causes Street Flooding In Sacramento

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Heavy rainfall was pooling on some streets around Sacramento on Tuesday morning, slowing traffic.

The heaviest rainfall fell around 6:30 a.m., causing localized flooding. Here are some of the areas that were affected:

• Garden Highway under Interstate 5
• Slow lane of Interstate 80 at Marysville Boulevard
• Interstate 5 at the Highway 50 connector
• Capital City Freeway (Business 80) at E Street

Click here to see current stream levels in Sacramento County.

The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for our area, which remains in effect until noon. They warn drivers not to drive in areas where water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too deep to allow vehicles to pass through safely.

The rain is expected to let up in the Sacramento area around 9 a.m. It will then pick back up Tuesday night.