Debris Flow — San Luis Obispo, California

2024-02-19 · near Nipomo, San Luis Obispo, California

Event narrative

Heavy rainfall resulted in a mudslide across Highway 166 near Sandy Creek Road.

Wider weather episode

A third, powerful, winter storm brought significant impacts to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged between 2 and 12 inches with the highest totals across southern Santa Barbara county and western Ventura county. With the heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flooding and mud/debris flows were reported. Also, some gusty winds were reported.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1187831. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.