Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 31 at 6:34PM PDT until May 31 at 8:30PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 6:34pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 8:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Minor mud and debris
flows possible in the Lake Fire burn scar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 630 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Rainfall rates around one half
inch per hour will be possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Figueroa Mountain, Lake Cachuma and southern portions of the
Lake Fire burn scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Santa Barbara, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA