California Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in San Joaquin County, less than a year after a levee breach on Victoria Island sent thousands of gallons of water surging through the rural area.
The breach, which occurred on Oct. 21, 2024, caused a 2,000-foot section of the Victoria Island levee to collapse, releasing an estimated 6,000 gallons of water per minute through the base of the structure.
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