Santa Barbara, CA 93140 Weather Alerts

Santa Barbara County8:21 AM PDT34.42°N, 119.70°W

Flash Flood Warning

Severe · Immediate

Until 9:15 AM Thu·Issued 8:10 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flash Flood Warning issued October 22 at 8:10AM PDT until October 22 at 9:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 810 AM PDT, Rain gauge reports indicated thunderstorms have been producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 4 inches of rain have fallen over the last 36 hours, with over 1 inch in the last few hours. Flash flooding is likely ongoing, but expected to subside over the next hour as showers move out of the area.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Gauges reported.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Goleta, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Mission Canyon.

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.

Areas: Santa Barbara, CA

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 6:00 PM Thu·Issued 8:52 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Watch issued October 21 at 8:52PM PDT until October 22 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following areas, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range and Santa Ynez Valley.

When: Through Thursday afternoon.

Impacts: Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are possible.

Additional details: - Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Santa Ynez Valley; Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 10:15 AM Thu·Issued 7:33 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 7:33AM PDT until October 22 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Canyon rock and mud slides possible.

Where: Far Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...

When: Until 1015 AM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides are possible.

Additional details: - At 732 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Rincon Point, La Conchita, Goleta, Mission Canyon and Hope Ranch. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: Santa Barbara, CA

Special Weather Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:30 AM Thu·Issued 7:54 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Special Weather Statement issued October 22 at 7:54AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Details

At 753 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near La Conchita, or 7 miles southwest of Ojai, moving northeast at 20 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include... Ojai... Carpinteria... Meiners Oaks... Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road... Lake Casitas... Solimar Beach... and Seacliff.

What to do

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

Areas: Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range; Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains; Ventura County Beaches; Lake Casitas; Ojai Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Southern Ventura County Mountains

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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