SUHSD and SRUSD cancel classes as a result of flooding threat

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) In anticipation of the possibility the Salinas River will overflow and cause flooding on major access roads between Monterey and Salinas, the Salinas Union High School District and the Santa Rita Union School District has decided to cancel classes for January 12.

Roads possibility impacted by flooding include: Highway 68 near the River Road crossing, Reservation Road, River Road, Blanco Road and Davis Road.

Water levels are expected to slowly rise yet flood stage is expected along the Salinas River by 3 p.m. on Thursday and is anticipated to last through Sunday night.

All extracurricular activities for both districts are also being canceled for Thursday.