Woodlake neighborhoods flooded by overflowing creek during storm

WOODLAKE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Overflowing water from a raging creek came flooding into neighborhoods in Woodlake on Friday.

As the area was hit by heavy rain, water from Antelope Creek came rushing down into a nearby neighborhood.

Some of the water flowed into homes and quickly flooded roadways through town.

Firefighters spent the morning using canoes to rescue residents who were trapped in their homes by the rising flood waters.

Andrea Flores says she has lived in her home since 1996 and never imagined this could happen.

"As soon as we saw the water coming, my husband went for sandbags and we tried our best but it wasn't enough," Flores explained.

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The fire department has pumps and sandbags in place but they're hoping for a stronger solution.

Concrete dividers are currently being placed to redirect the flow of the water.

School was also canceled for the day.

An evacuation center is also open at the Woodlake Community Center on Magnolia Street for those who need a place to stay.

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