Flooding on a northbound road on Douglas Drive and North River Road in Oceanside caused a small sinkhole. Photo: Gina Yarbrough/San Diego County News

By Gina Yarbrough

Oceanside, CA–Authorities have shut down traffic for northbound Douglas Drive from Old River to North River Road after flooding caused a small sinkhole in the road in Oceanside on Sunday afternoon.

Oceanside police responded to the scene just before 5 p.m. after receiving calls of flooding in the streets.

City work crews were called to repair the damage to the roadway. 

Residents are advised to avoid the area until repairs are completed.