High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides. This is expected to occur through Thursday due to
strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 24, 2025 10:31
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high
tides. This is expected to occur from this evening through
Thursday due to strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 23, 2025 09:08
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 16 feet with dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides. This is expected to occur through Thursday due to
strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 24, 2025 10:31
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
From: Dec 27, 2025 09:11
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high
tides. This is expected to occur from this evening through
Thursday due to strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 23, 2025 09:08
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST this morning.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
From: Dec 27, 2025 09:11
Until: Dec 27, 2025 19:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides.
From: Dec 26, 2025 20:53
Until: Dec 27, 2025 14:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides.
From: Dec 26, 2025 20:53
Until: Dec 27, 2025 14:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, including rock slides, mud slides, and
debris flows.
* WHERE...The following counties...
Los Angeles.
Ventura.
Santa Barbara.
San Luis Obispo.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain
areas, including recent burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will
bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential
flooding impacts include the threat of significant and
widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock
and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The
recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly
damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to
significant travel delays and road closures during this busy
holiday travel period.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 20:19
Until: Dec 27, 2025 02:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across
recent burn scars.
* WHERE...The following counties...
Los Angeles.
Ventura.
Santa Barbara.
San Luis Obispo.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain
areas, including recent burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will
bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential
flooding impacts include the threat of significant and
widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock
and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The
recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly
damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to
significant travel delays and road closures during this busy
holiday travel period.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 01:30
Until: Dec 27, 2025 00:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, Southern Central San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until noon PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides. Possible minor debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 603 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Be aware of rock slides and mud slides, as they can occur
even after the rain has ended.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang,
El Capitan State Beach, Los Alamos, Refugio State Beach,
Cuyama, Isla Vista, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park,
Summerland, Rincon Point, Goleta, Buellton, Sisquoc, Figueroa
Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and
the Cuyama Valley and Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 26, 2025 14:13
Until: Dec 26, 2025 20:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Southern Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 132 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria,
Solvang, Isla Vista, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio State
Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Summerland,
Los Alamos, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over
San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara Airport, Mission Canyon, Hope
Ranch and Big Pine Mountain.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 26, 2025 09:33
Until: Dec 26, 2025 14:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high
tides.
From: Dec 25, 2025 21:53
Until: Dec 26, 2025 14:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high
tides.
From: Dec 25, 2025 21:53
Until: Dec 26, 2025 14:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across
recent burn scars.
* WHERE...For all areas of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura
and Los Angeles counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system
will bring periods of heavy rain from late Tuesday into Thursday
evening. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of
significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of
major rock/mudslides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent
burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging.
These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel
delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall with possible thunderstorms is expected with
high rainfall rates, potentially exceeding one inch per hour
during the peak of the event Tuesday night into Wednesday
across favored south facing slopes and near thunderstorms.
Another round of heavier rain and thunderstorms will be
possible on Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 23, 2025 00:53
Until: Dec 26, 2025 06:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, a large portion of San Luis Obispo and a large portion
of Santa Barbara.
This includes the Lake Burn Scar, the Gifford Burn Scar, and the
Madre Burn Scar.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1022 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to locally
heavy rain re-developing and spreading across the Advisory
area. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly
in the advisory area. Rock slides and mud slides, along with
minor debris flows will be possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Morro
Bay, Pismo Beach, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Montecito,
Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Carpinteria, Solvang,
Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Highway 101
through Gaviota State Park, Refugio State Beach and El
Capitan State Beach.
This includes the Lake Burn Scar, the Gifford Burn Scar, and
the Madre Burn Scar.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 18:24
Until: Dec 26, 2025 02:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern and Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern
California...
Northwest and West-Central Ventura County in southwestern
California...
* Until 600 PM PST Thursday.
* At 1104 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain
intensifying across the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to re-develop shortly. Rock slides, mud slides, and
debris flows are expected to occur.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding. Rock slides and mud slides, along with
debris flows.
SOURCE...Radar and rain gauge reports.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ojai, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park,
Rose Valley, Buellton, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Big Pine
Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Old Man Mountain, Reyes Peak, Highway 33
between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road and Meiners Oaks.
It will take little additional rainfall for dangerous flash
flooding, along with rock slides and mud slides, to re-develop.
From: Dec 25, 2025 19:04
Until: Dec 26, 2025 02:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* Until 600 PM PST.
* At 128 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. The expected rainfall
rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly. Mud slides and rock slides expected.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Mud slides and
rock slides.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Mud slides
and rock slides.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, and Rincon Point.
From: Dec 25, 2025 21:28
Until: Dec 26, 2025 02:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* Until 600 PM PST Thursday.
* At 1148 AM PST, local law enforcement reported multiple rock
slides and mud slides from heavy rain across the warned area.
Flash flooding is already occurring.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Rock slides and
mud slides, along with debris flows.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock slides
and mud slides, along with debris flows.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Los Alamos, Sisquoc, Figueroa Mountain, Highway 166 between
Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley and Big Pine Mountain.
From: Dec 25, 2025 19:48
Until: Dec 26, 2025 02:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with isolated gusts
up to 60 mph likely.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous,
including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The
combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk
for downed trees.
From: Dec 25, 2025 14:54
Until: Dec 25, 2025 23:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts
up to 60 mph likely.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Eastern Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area, San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands,
Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, and Western
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the
risk for downed trees.
From: Dec 25, 2025 11:18
Until: Dec 25, 2025 23:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with damaging gusts
up to 70 mph likely, except up to 80 mph in the mountains and
foothills.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous,
including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The
combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk
for downed trees.
From: Dec 25, 2025 11:18
Until: Dec 25, 2025 23:00
High Wind Watch
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible.
Strongest in the mountains.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
From: Dec 22, 2025 11:55
Until: Dec 25, 2025 23:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across
recent burn scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Catalina and
Santa Barbara Islands, Central Ventura County Valleys, Cuyama
Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando
Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas,
Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast
including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel
Valley, Malibu Coast, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai
Valley, Palos Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San
Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County
Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central
Coast, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara
County Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern
Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Susana
Mountains, Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez
Mountains Western Range, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura
County Valleys, Southern Salinas Valley, Southern Ventura County
Mountains, Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast,
Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley,
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain
areas, including recent burn scars.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will
bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential
flooding impacts include the threat of significant and
widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock
and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The
recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly
damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to
significant travel delays and road closures during this busy
holiday travel period.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 13:48
Until: Dec 25, 2025 22:00
Special Weather Statement
At 1007 AM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles south of La Conchita to near Point
Mugu. Movement was north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. While not immediately likely,
Doppler Radar has indicated some weak rotation with this
activity, and a brief, weak tornado cannot be ruled out.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Oxnard...
Thousand Oaks...
Ventura...
Camarillo...
Port Hueneme...
Point Mugu State Park...
Newbury Park...
La Conchita...
Ventura Harbor...
Lake Casitas...
Solimar Beach...
Naval Base Ventura County...
Silver Strand Beach...
Somis...
El Rio...
and Seacliff.
From: Dec 25, 2025 18:08
Until: Dec 25, 2025 18:45
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, southeast Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
There will be the potential for additional rock slides and mud
slides, along with minor debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 558 PM PST, Moderate to heavy showers are re-developing
over the Pacific Waters off the Santa Barbara South Coast
were spreading northeast and will continue to do so through
the evening and overnight hours. This activity will have the
potential to worsen any ongoing flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Montecito, Carpinteria, Summerland, Isla
Vista, Rincon Point, Goleta, Mission Canyon, Hope Ranch,
Santa Barbara Airport, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass and
Lake Cachuma.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 02:02
Until: Dec 25, 2025 14:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Central and Western Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rock slides and mud slides, along with minor debris flows.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 530 PM PST, Moderate to heavy showers are re-developing
over the Pacific Waters off the Santa Barbara South Coast
were spreading northeast and will continue to do so through
the evening and overnight hours. This activity will have the
potential to worsen any ongoing flooding
- Some locations that may experience flooding include...
Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Solvang, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Highway 101 through Gaviota
State Park, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach,
Orcutt, Isla Vista, Cuyama, Goleta, Buellton, Sisquoc,
Figueroa Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Vandenberg Village, Highway
154 over San Marcos Pass and Mission Hills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 01:30
Until: Dec 25, 2025 14:00
Flood Warning
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, Central and Northern Los Angeles, Central and Northern
Ventura, and East-Central Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until 600 AM PST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Several
structures are flooded. Numerous roads remain closed due to
flooding. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from
earlier rainfall. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and
may not be passable. Expect many areas of slow moving or standing
water. It will take several hours for all the water from the
earlier rain to work through local drainage systems in urban
areas. Local media have reported water rescues.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 530 PM PST, widespread flooding, rock slides, and mud
slides were ongoing.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Simi Valley, Fillmore, Acton, Ojai, Wrightwood, Santa
Clarita, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys,
Encino, North Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City, Beverly
Hills, Hollywood, Griffith Park, Lancaster, Palmdale and
Pasadena.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 25, 2025 01:30
Until: Dec 25, 2025 14:00
Flash Flood Warning
...THIS IS A DANGEROUS FLOODING SITUATION FOR A LARGE PORTION OF LOS
ANGELES COUNTY...
At 254 PM PST, Numerous flash floods, mud slides, and rock slides
have been reported. This is a dangerous flooding situation in Los
Angeles County. Even where rain has become lighter in intensity,
flooding will likely continue and additional rainfall could worsen
the flooding.
Additionally, there is the possibility for the Santa Clara River at
Piru to exceed minor flood stage this evening. While uncertain, if
the river were to flood, then flooding along Torrey Road bridge
would become hazardous. Other smaller creeks, rivers, and streams
across the warning area will also have the potential to experience
flooding.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding. Rock slides and mud slides.
SOURCE...Reported by public, broadcast media, and law
enforcement.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Mud
slides and rock slides.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Simi Valley, Fillmore, Acton, Ojai, Wrightwood, Santa Clarita,
Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, Encino, North
Hollywood, Burbank, Universal City, Beverly Hills, Hollywood,
Griffith Park, Lancaster, Palmdale and Pasadena.
From: Dec 24, 2025 22:54
Until: Dec 25, 2025 02:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including far
southeastern Santa Barbara and southern Ventura Counties.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Rock slides and mud slides.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 308 PM PST, Minor flooding is expected to continue in the
advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara,
Camarillo, Montecito, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme,
Carpinteria, Ventura Harbor, Point Mugu, La Conchita, Point
Mugu State Park, Newbury Park, Rincon Point, Summerland, Isla
Vista and Goleta.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 24, 2025 23:11
Until: Dec 25, 2025 02:00
Flood Watch
* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive
rainfall will be likely, with potential debris flow impacts across
recent burn scars.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, Antelope Valley, Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Catalina and
Santa Barbara Islands, Central Ventura County Valleys, Cuyama
Valley, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern San Fernando
Valley, Eastern San Gabriel Mountains, Eastern Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area, Interstate 5 Corridor, Lake Casitas,
Los Angeles County Beaches, Los Angeles County Inland Coast
including Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles County San Gabriel
Valley, Northern Ventura County Mountains, Ojai Valley, Palos
Verdes Hills, San Luis Obispo County Beaches, San Luis Obispo
County Inland Central Coast, San Luis Obispo County Interior
Valleys, San Luis Obispo County Mountains, Santa Barbara County
Central Coast Beaches, Santa Barbara County Inland Central Coast,
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, Santa Barbara County
Southeastern Coast, Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast, Santa
Clarita Valley, Santa Lucia Mountains, Santa Susana Mountains,
Santa Ynez Mountains Eastern Range, Santa Ynez Mountains Western
Range, Santa Ynez Valley, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys,
Southern Salinas Valley, Southern Ventura County Mountains,
Ventura County Beaches, Ventura County Inland Coast, Western
Antelope Valley Foothills, Western San Fernando Valley, Western
San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor and Western Santa
Monica Mountains Recreational Area.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system
will bring periods of heavy rain from late Tuesday into Thursday
evening. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of
significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of
major rock/mudslides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and
rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent
burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging.
These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel
delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rainfall with possible thunderstorms is expected with
high rainfall rates, potentially exceeding one inch per hour
during the peak of the event Tuesday night into Wednesday
across favored south facing slopes and near thunderstorms.
Another round of heavier rain and thunderstorms will be
possible on Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 24, 2025 17:19
Until: Dec 25, 2025 01:30
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, Southern and Southeast Santa Barbara and Ventura.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1249 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Ventura, Santa Barbara,
Camarillo, Lompoc, Fillmore, Ojai, Montecito, Santa Ynez,
Point Conception, Chatsworth, Moorpark, Santa Paula, Port
Hueneme, Carpinteria, Solvang, Summerland and Rincon Point.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 24, 2025 08:51
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
West Central Ventura County in southwestern California...
* Until noon PST.
* At 856 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Flash flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Point Conception,
Carpinteria, Solvang, Isla Vista, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio
State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Summerland,
Rincon Point, La Conchita, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway
154 over San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara Airport and Hope Ranch.
From: Dec 24, 2025 16:56
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central San Luis Obispo County in southwestern California...
Northern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* Until noon PST.
* At 609 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Los Alamos, Buellton, Sisquoc, Figueroa
Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the
Cuyama Valley, Big Pine Mountain and Mission Hills.
From: Dec 24, 2025 14:09
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
* Until noon PST.
* At 635 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. The expected rainfall
rate is 0.75 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing
flash flooding. Rock slides and mud slides.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Rock
slides and mud slides.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Isla Vista, Goleta, Mission Canyon, Highway 154 over San Marcos
Pass, Old Man Mountain.
From: Dec 24, 2025 14:35
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
county, Santa Barbara. Specifically the Northern Channel Islands
including San Miguel, Santa Rosa, and Santa Cruz.
* WHEN...Until noon PST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 914 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Rosa Island, Santa Cruz Island, Prisoners Harbor, San
Miguel Island, Scorpion Ranch, Central Valley and Smugglers
Cove.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 24, 2025 17:16
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flood Advisory
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
counties, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara.
* WHEN...Until noon PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 427 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is
ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up
to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Paso Robles, Morro Bay,
Pismo Beach, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, Vandenberg
Space Force Base, Orcutt, Cuyama, Grover Beach, Guadalupe,
Sisquoc, Black Mountain, Lake Lopez, Highway 166 between
Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Oceano and Santa
Margarita.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From: Dec 24, 2025 12:28
Until: Dec 24, 2025 20:00
Flash Flood Warning
FFWLOX
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Santa Barbara County in southwestern California...
West Central Ventura County in southwestern California...
* Until 900 AM PST.
* At 402 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 5.5
inches of rain have fallen. Rain rates up to 1.00 inch per hour
have been reported. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Point Conception,
Carpinteria, Solvang, Isla Vista, El Capitan State Beach, Refugio
State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Summerland,
Rincon Point, La Conchita, Goleta, Buellton, Lake Cachuma, Highway
154 over San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara Airport and Hope Ranch.
From: Dec 24, 2025 12:02
Until: Dec 24, 2025 17:00
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet with dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa
Barbara County Southeastern Coast.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides. This is expected to occur from this evening
through Thursday due to strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 23, 2025 15:18
Until: Dec 23, 2025 23:30
High Surf Advisory
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 feet with dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara
County Central Coast Beaches.
* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 11 AM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip
currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large
breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and
rocks, and capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate
coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during
high tides. This is expected to occur from this evening
through Thursday due to strong southerly winds.
From: Dec 23, 2025 15:18
Until: Dec 23, 2025 23:30
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 30 to 50 mph with damaging gusts
up to 70 mph likely, except up to 80 mph in the mountains and
foothills.
* WHERE...All of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, the
mountains and foothills of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and
the Antelope Valley.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 3 PM PST Thursday. Winds are expected
to peak in most areas Tuesday night into Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Mountain roadways and passes will be especially dangerous,
including the busy Interstate 5 near the Grapevine. The
combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the risk
for downed trees.
From: Dec 23, 2025 02:09
Until: Dec 23, 2025 22:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...South to southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with damaging gusts
up to 60 mph likely.
* WHERE...Catalina and Santa Barbara Islands, Eastern Santa Monica
Mountains Recreational Area, San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands,
Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Cruz and Anacapa Islands, and Western
Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.
* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 3 PM PST Thursday. Winds are expected
to peak in most areas Tuesday night into Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds are likely with this powerful Atmospheric
River storm, with widespread downed trees and powerlines likely,
as well as the potential for power outages and property damage.
Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
The combination of strong winds and moist soils will increase the
risk for downed trees.
From: Dec 23, 2025 02:09
Until: Dec 23, 2025 22:00
