Active AlertsSanta Ynez Valley
Flood Watch
What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is 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: From Wednesday morning 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, heaviest Wednesday into Wednesday night. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.