Evacuation orders from low-lying areas of the Carmel River in Monterey County

Low-lying Carmel River evacuation orders are effective immediately, the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday in a 1:01 p.m. warning.

The order includes the Carmel River north of Klondike Canyon Road/Carmel Valley Road and south of Rancho San Carlos Road. The order upgraded evacuation warnings to evacuation orders. People in the evacuation zone are ordered to evacuate quickly.

The sheriff’s office suggests checking with neighbors to make sure they were aware of this warning. Residents should also check local media, social media, and Nixle alerts for updates.