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weather NWS minor San Luis Obispo, CA; Santa Barbara, CA September 8, 2026 at 9:42 PM

Flood Advisory

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Extreme Southeastern San Luis Obispo County in southwestern California... Extreme Northeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...

* WHEN...Until 500 PM PDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 240 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the

Flooding in San Luis Obispo, CA; 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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