Flash Flood — San Luis Obispo, California

2023-01-09 · near Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, California

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall produced a mudslide across the intersection of Huasna Road and Huasna Townsite Road.

Wider weather episode

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2-6 inches across the coastal and valley areas with 6-16 inches across the mountains and foothills. With the heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, especially across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Strong southerly winds, gusting up to 94 MPH, were reported across the area.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1078966. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.