California Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/22/2026 07:32

Headline: 
Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 7:32AM PDT until October 22 at 10:15AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event: 
Flood Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 22, 2026 - 7:32am
Expires: 
October 22, 2026 - 10:15am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...West Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern California... * WHEN...Until 1015 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways.Canyon rock and mud slides possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 731 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. - 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
Instruction: 
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Area Description: 
Santa Barbara, CA
Forcast Office: 
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov