Flash Flood — San Luis Obispo, California

2024-02-04 · near Bromela, San Luis Obispo, California

Event narrative

In the community of Nipomo, several vehicles were trapped in flood waters near the intersection of Guadalupe Road and Division Street.

Wider weather episode

A second, very strong, winter storm impacted Southwestern California. Rainfall totals were very significant across the area. Los Angeles county reported rain totals of 4 to 14 inches, Ventura county reported 2 to 10 inches, Santa Barbara county reported 4 to 12 inches and San Luis Obispo county reported 2 to 5 inches. With the heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flooding were received. In the mountains, very significant snowfall was reported with amounts in the 1 to 3 foot range. Also, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1164910. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.