Flash Flood in Santa Barbara County, California

Flash Flood February 19, 2024 · Santa Barbara County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

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

The wider storm

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.

Began near Santa Barbara (34.4299, -119.6774).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1187845. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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