Flash Flood — San Luis Obispo, California
2023-01-09 · near Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo, California
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 60 year old woman was swept away in her SUV by raging flood waters along Avila Beach 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 1151942. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.