The death Death toll was expected to rise Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale as flood Catastrophe waters receded Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale , allowing Preventing_or_letting rescuers to reach Arriving stranded vehicles .

The waters quickly receded Cause_change_of_position_on_a_scale after carving Bodily_harm new channels connecting the bay with the ocean ; however , gale-force winds and high seas persisted into Tuesday , preventing Preventing_or_letting rescue efforts .