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2024 [KLOX] LOS_ANGELES/OXNARD Flash Flood (FF) Warning (W) Number 3

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

826 
WGUS56 KLOX 042258
FFWLOX
CAC079-083-050800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FF.W.0003.240204T2258Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
258 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central and Southern San Luis Obispo County in southwestern 
  California...
  Northern and Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern 
  California...

* Until midnight PST tonight.

* At 258 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  heavy rain showers overspreading the warned area. Between 0.5 and 
  1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 
  inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to 
  begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding and debris flows 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 Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Cohen/Lund
177 
WGUS76 KLOX 042309
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
309 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
309 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 309 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
heavy rain showers overspreading the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 
inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding and debris flows are
         imminent.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges, and law enforcement
         reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
         Development of land slides.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Lund/Cohen
501 
WGUS76 KLOX 050014
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
414 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
414 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 414 PM PST, local law enforcement reported numerous flooded 
roads, vehicles submerged, rock and mud slides, and quickly rising 
levels of area rivers. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. 
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the 
warned area. Flash flooding is already occuring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding produced from heavy
         rain, and debris flows. THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
         SITUATION!

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and DO NOT DRIVE ON FLOODED ROADS. 
AVOID TRAVEL IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Lund/Cohen
481 
WGUS76 KLOX 050419
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
819 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
819 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 819 PM PST, while the heaviest rain has ended, areas of light to 
moderate rain are still falling across the warned area. Between 0.5 
and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up 
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. This activity may prolong 
the risk of flooding.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by persistent rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar and automated rain 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 Maria, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, 
  Cuyama, Grover Beach, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam 
  and the Cuyama Valley, Carrizo Plain, Figueroa Mountain, Lake 
  Lopez, Black Mountain, Oceano, Big Pine Mountain, Highway 101 over 
  Cuesta Grade, Santa Margarita, Ventucopa and Highway 33 from 
  Lockwood Valley Road to the Santa Barbara County line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944 3477 11944
      3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944 3469 11944
      3466 11944 3468 12018 3484 12034 3499 12050
      3513 12066 3546 12061

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Lund/Cohen
548 
WGUS76 KLOX 050653
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1053 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050703-
/O.CAN.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
1053 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD ADVISORY FOR 
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

Significant flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. 
However, persistent light to moderate rain will prolong the risk for 
minor flooding, and a Flood Advisory is in effect. Please continue 
to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 400 PM PST Tuesday for a 
portion of southwest California.

LAT...LON 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944 3477 11944
      3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944 3469 11944
      3466 11944 3468 12018 3484 12034 3499 12050
      3513 12066 3546 12061

$$

Lund/Cohen
Permalink to 202402042258-KLOX-WGUS56-FFWLOX
826 
WGUS56 KLOX 042258
FFWLOX
CAC079-083-050800-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FF.W.0003.240204T2258Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
258 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  Central and Southern San Luis Obispo County in southwestern 
  California...
  Northern and Central Santa Barbara County in southwestern 
  California...

* Until midnight PST tonight.

* At 258 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
  heavy rain showers overspreading the warned area. Between 0.5 and 
  1 inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 
  inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to 
  begin shortly.

  HAZARD...Flash flooding and debris flows 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 Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Cohen/Lund
Permalink to 202402042309-KLOX-WGUS76-FFSLOX
177 
WGUS76 KLOX 042309
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
309 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
309 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 309 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
heavy rain showers overspreading the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 
inch of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or 
expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding and debris flows are
         imminent.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges, and law enforcement
         reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
         Development of land slides.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Lund/Cohen
Permalink to 202402050014-KLOX-WGUS76-FFSLOX
501 
WGUS76 KLOX 050014
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
414 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
414 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 414 PM PST, local law enforcement reported numerous flooded 
roads, vehicles submerged, rock and mud slides, and quickly rising 
levels of area rivers. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain has fallen. 
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 4 inches are possible in the 
warned area. Flash flooding is already occuring.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding produced from heavy
         rain, and debris flows. THIS IS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
         SITUATION!

SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
         urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo, Lompoc, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, 
  Nipomo, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Los Alamos, Orcutt, Cuyama, 
  Grover Beach, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell 
  Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Lopez, Carrizo 
  Plain, Black Mountain, Vandenberg Village and Oceano.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and DO NOT DRIVE ON FLOODED ROADS. 
AVOID TRAVEL IF AT ALL POSSIBLE!

Debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents should take 
immediate precautions to protect life and property.

&&

LAT...LON 3469 12069 3470 12069 3470 12070 3497 12069
      3546 12061 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944
      3477 11944 3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944
      3469 11944 3466 11944 3467 12061 3467 12069

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

Lund/Cohen
Permalink to 202402050419-KLOX-WGUS76-FFSLOX
481 
WGUS76 KLOX 050419
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
819 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050800-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
819 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT 
FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

At 819 PM PST, while the heaviest rain has ended, areas of light to 
moderate rain are still falling across the warned area. Between 0.5 
and 2 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of up 
to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. This activity may prolong 
the risk of flooding.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by persistent rainfall.

SOURCE...Radar and automated rain 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 Maria, San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande, Nipomo, 
  Cuyama, Grover Beach, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam 
  and the Cuyama Valley, Carrizo Plain, Figueroa Mountain, Lake 
  Lopez, Black Mountain, Oceano, Big Pine Mountain, Highway 101 over 
  Cuesta Grade, Santa Margarita, Ventucopa and Highway 33 from 
  Lockwood Valley Road to the Santa Barbara County line.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&

LAT...LON 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944 3477 11944
      3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944 3469 11944
      3466 11944 3468 12018 3484 12034 3499 12050
      3513 12066 3546 12061

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Lund/Cohen
Permalink to 202402050653-KLOX-WGUS76-FFSLOX
548 
WGUS76 KLOX 050653
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1053 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

CAC079-083-050703-
/O.CAN.KLOX.FF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240205T0800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
San Luis Obispo CA-Santa Barbara CA-
1053 PM PST Sun Feb 4 2024

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A FLOOD ADVISORY FOR 
CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN SAN LUIS OBISPO AND NORTHERN SANTA BARBARA 
COUNTIES...

Significant flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. 
However, persistent light to moderate rain will prolong the risk for 
minor flooding, and a Flood Advisory is in effect. Please continue 
to heed remaining road closures.

A Flood Watch remains in effect until 400 PM PST Tuesday for a 
portion of southwest California.

LAT...LON 3550 12006 3490 11950 3484 11944 3477 11944
      3475 11944 3473 11944 3471 11944 3469 11944
      3466 11944 3468 12018 3484 12034 3499 12050
      3513 12066 3546 12061

$$

Lund/Cohen

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