Flash Flood — San Luis Obispo, California

2015-06-10 · near Simmler, San Luis Obispo, California

Event narrative

Strong thunderstorms produced flash flooding and mud/debris flows in southeast San Luis Obispo county. California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding at the intersection of Highway 33 and Highway 166.

Wider weather episode

The combination of remnant moisture from Hurricane Blanca and an upper level low pressure system off the Central California coast brought strong thunderstorms to interior sections of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Flash flooding and mud/debris flows were reported just east of the community of Cuyama.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 592745. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.