Mar 2, 2018
Heavy rain, falling over the Thomas Fire burn scar, resulted in significant mud and debris flows around the community of Montecito. Rain gauges in the area indicating rainfall rates exceeding the USGS thresholds for both 30 minute and 1 hour rainfall. The most significant mud and debris flow occurred along Bella Vista Drive, near Romero Canyon Road.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 760953). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Santa Barbara County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.