Active AlertsSanta Maria, CA

What: Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across recent burn scars.
Where: The following countie
S: Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo.
When: Through Friday afternoon.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain areas, including recent burn scars.
Additional Details: - This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period. - 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.

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
Where: A portion of southwest California, including the following county, southeast Santa Barbara.
When: Until 600 AM PST Thursday.
Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. There will be the potential for additional rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows.
Additional Details: - At 558 PM PST, Moderate to heavy showers are re-developing over the Pacific Waters off the Santa Barbara South Coast were spreading northeast and will continue to do so through the evening and overnight hours. This activity will have the potential to worsen any ongoing flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Isla Vista, Rincon Point, Goleta, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch, Santa Barbara Airport, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Lake Cachuma. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood