Active AlertsGarey, CA

Flood Watch

Issued at Thu 12:19 PM Dec. 25

Issued by: National Weather Service

Recommended Action

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.

Full details

Flood Advisory

Issued at Fri 1:33 AM Dec. 26

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following county, Southern Santa Barbara.
When: Until 600 AM PST.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides.
Additional Details: - At 132 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, Isla Vista, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Summerland, Los Alamos, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara Airport, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch and Big Pine Mountain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

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. Be aware of rock slides and mud slides.

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