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Flash Flood — Santa Barbara, CA

Feb 23, 1998

The final...and deadliest...storm of the month struck Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches over the coast with up to 14 inches in the mountains. Widespread urban and small stream flooding was reported. Most major highways reported closures due to flooding or mudslides. In fact, the community of Ojai was left isolated when Highways 33, 101 and 150 were closed. In Palmdale, up to 3 feet of water was reported at some intersections. In Newhall, one woman suffere

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5630029). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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