South Bay reservoirs are spilling over from the constant rain and, now, runoff — a rare sight generating both concern and excitement.
At the Lexington Reservoir near Los Gatos, crowds gathered Monday to see what was happening, while maybe worrying a little bit about what’s next.
The water district said it is releasing more than 3,200 gallons a second — enough to prevent the reservoir from flooding but also keeping in mind to protect the Los Gatos Creek Trail from being overwhelmed.
“Walking along the creek and just knowing the ground is so saturated, just the danger of mudslides, the danger of trees falling, is a little bit