Flash Flood in Santa Barbara County, California

Flash Flood March 30, 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

California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding on Highway 101 at Sheffield. Per officer reports, six inches of water was observed across the southbound lanes of Highway 101.

The wider storm

The most powerful storm of March brought significant rain, mountain snow, strong thunderstorms and flash flooding to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 1.50 to 4.00 inches across coastal and valley areas and up to 7 inches across the mountain slopes. At higher elevations, over 1 foot of snowfall was reported across the Ventura and Los Angeles county mountains. Strong thunderstorms generated gusty outflow winds and heavy rain which caused numerous reports of flash flooding.

Began near Montecito (34.4227, -119.6136).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1207142. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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