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Flash Flood Warning
ActiveSanta Barbara, CA
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Immediate
Certainty
Likely
Details
At 1215 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy showers and thunderstorms have recently moved through the area. Flash flooding is expected to continue for at least the next few hours. Rock slides and mudslides are also likely.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by showers and thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides and mud slides.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria and Summerland.
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Data from the National Weather Service
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