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Flood Advisory
ActiveSanta Barbara, CA
Status
In Progress
Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Canyon rock and mud slides possible.
* WHERE...Southern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 100 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Canyon rock and mud slides possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1132 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to scattered showers and 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 Ynez, Solvang, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Isla Vista, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Santa Barbara Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
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.
Data from the National Weather Service
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