Santa Barbara storm history

Intense rainfall generated a large and deadly mud and debris flow in the community of Montecito, around the burn scar of the Thomas fire. Automated rain gauges in the area indicated very intense rainfall, reaching as high as 0.54 inches in 5 minutes. The intense rainfall resulted…

Heavy rain over the Santa Ynez Mountains caused flash flooding and mudslides near the community of Gaviota. Flash flood waters flowing across Highway 101 swept a SUV into a swollen Gaviota Creek. Both people in the SUV were killed.

Two men who were fishing along Guadalupe Beach were swept out to sea by a large wave. Both men were presumed dead.

Strong thunderstorms generated very gusty winds. A large tree was blown down across Highway 101.

Strong thunderstorms generated gusty winds. In the community of Santa Barbara, a large tree was knocked down, striking a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

A thunderstorm wind gust, estimated to be 60 MPH, impacted the USFS Fire Station on Figueroa Road. The thunderstorm gust knocked out a window in the engine bay.

Strong thunderstorms generated torrential rainfall across the Cuyama Valley, producing flash flooding across Highway 166 near Wasioja Road. Twenty three vehicles were stuck in the flood waters and debris on Highway 166.

A trained spotter near Montecito reported downed trees due to gusty thunderstorm winds.

A trained spotter in the foothills north of Summerland reported downed trees and powerlines due to gusty thunderstorm winds.

California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding of Highway 101 at San Ysidro Road. Five cars were submerged in flood waters.

California Highway Patrol reported a large boulder across Highway 154 near Painted Cave Road.

California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding on Highway 101 at Sheffield. Per officer reports, six inches of water was observed across the southbound lanes of Highway 101.

California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding on Highway 101 between San Ysidro Road and Olive Mill Road.

A trained spotter near Montecito reported downed powerlines due to gusty thunderstorm winds.

A trained spotter near Summerland reported downed powerlines due to gusty thunderstorm winds.

Heavy rainfall resulted in a mudslide across Turnpike Road near Cathedral Oaks Road.

Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding that resulted in the closure of Highway 144 near Milpas Street.

Heavy rainfall resulted in several large boulders (about half the size of a car) blocking Gibraltar Road.

Flash flooding forced the closure of Highway 246.

Heavy rainfall resulted in the flooding of the Carpinteria off ramp along Highway 101.

Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Santa Barbara Airport.

Heavy rainfall generated a mudslide across Sycamore Canyon Road near the intersection with Coyote Road.

Heavy rainfall generated a significant mudslide at the intersection of Highway 101 and State Route 154.

Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Harris Grade Road from Rucker to Highway 135.

Flash flooding was reported on the Refugio Road offramp along Highway 101. Several vehicles were stuck in the flooded roadway.

Flash flooding resulted in the closure of Penman Springs Road between Union Road and Linne Road.

Significant flooding closed Highway 1 between Black Road and Soloman Road.

An automated sensor at De La Concepcion reported a thunderstorm wind gust of 60 MPH.

California Highway Patrol reported the full closure of Highway 192 for several miles due to flooding.

Santa Barbara county officials reported the full closure of Santa Barbara County airport due to significant flooding.

Significant flooding forced the closure of Highway 135 near Los Alamos in Santa Barbara county.

Refugio Road, between Camino Cielo and Calle Real, was closed due to flooding.

Foxen Canyon Road, north of Highway 154, was closed due to flooding.

Significant flooding forced the closure of Highway 1 between Black Road and Soloman Road.

Significant flooding was reported on Highway 101 at the offramp for Mission Street. Over four feet of water flooded the offramp.

Significant flooding was reported along Highway 101 at the Castillo Street offramp. Vehicles were turning the wrong way to try to avoid the flooding. Eventually, both the onramp and offramp were closed.

Significant flooding was reported along Highway 101 at the Mission Street onramp and offramp. Hard closures were reported.

Significant flooding was reported along Highway 101 at the Garden Street onramp and offramp. Hard closures were reported.

Significant mud and debris flows were reported along State Route 192 near the intersection of Cima Del Mundo Road.

Significant flooding was reported in the city of Santa Barbara. Several business, as well as the Superior Court House, reported significant flooding.

Significant flooding was reported in the city of Santa Barbara. Numerous reports of vehicles stuck in flooded roadways, requiring rescues.

Significant flooding resulted in the closures of Mountain Drive and Cold Springs Road.

A funnel cloud was observed west of the community of Cuyama.

Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding in Santa Barbara county. Highway 135 was closed from Bell Street to the Harris Grade, due to significant mud and water flowing across the roadway.

California Highway Patrol reported mud and debris blocking the offramp of Highway 154.