Flash Flood — Santa Barbara, California

2024-09-19 · near New Cuyama Arpt, Santa Barbara, California

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorms generated torrential rainfall across the Cuyama Valley, producing flash flooding across Highway 166 near Wasioja Road. Twenty three vehicles were stuck in the flood waters and debris on Highway 166.

Wider weather episode

Strong thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall across the Cuyama Valley, producing flash flooding and debris flows across Highway 166.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1207213. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.