Active AlertsSanta Barbara

This Is A Dangerous Flooding Situation For A Large Portion Of Los Angeles County: At 254 PM PST, Numerous flash floods, mud slides, and rock slides have been reported. This is a dangerous flooding situation in Los Angeles County. Even where rain has become lighter in intensity, flooding will likely continue and additional rainfall could worsen the flooding. Additionally, there is the possibility for the Santa Clara River at Piru to exceed minor flood stage this evening. While uncertain, if the river were to flood, then flooding along Torrey Road bridge would become hazardous. Other smaller creeks, rivers, and streams across the warning area will also have the potential to experience flooding.
Hazard: Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. Rock slides and mud slides.
Source: Reported by public, broadcast media, and law enforcement.
Impact: Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Mud slides and rock slides. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include Simi Valley, Fillmore, Acton, Ojai, Wrightwood, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, Encino, North Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Lancaster, Palmdale and Pasadena.

Avoid flooded roads. Be aware of rock slides, mudslides, and possibly debris flows.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southwest California, including far southeastern Santa Barbara and southern Ventura Counties.
When: Until 600 PM PST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Rock slides and mud slides. mud slides.
Additional Details: - At 1210 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Montecito, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Carpinteria, Ventura Harbor, Point Mugu, La Conchita, Point Mugu State Park, Newbury Park, Rincon Point, Summerland, Isla Vista and Goleta. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. In addition, Be aware of rock slides and mudslides near hilly and or mountainous terrain.