SANTA BARBARA, CA — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Southern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 815 AM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 540 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Ynez, Solvang, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Isla Vista, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and Santa Barbara Airport. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Santa Barbara, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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