Capitola Village closed due to high surf and flooding, evacuations near water lifted

Capitola Village is closed due to high surf and flooding, police said just before 4 p.m. Monday.

High, powerful waves pushed seawater into the Village, according to police. By Tuesday morning, police lifted evacuations but said wharf and village closures remain in effect.

People who live in the Venetian Court apartments were advised to evacuate any water-facing units.

Village residents in the 100 blocks of Esplanade and Monterey Avenue should shelter in place or voluntarily leave the Village area, police said.

The closures are in effect until further notice.