A strong winter storm moved across Southwestern California, bringing strong winds and significant flooding to the area. Southerly wind gusts between 60 and 80 MPH were reported in the mountains as well as the Central Coast of Santa Barbara county. Due to heavy and intense rainfall, there were numerous reports of flash flooding. The most significant flooding event occurred in the Camarillo Springs area of Ventura county, near the Springs Fire burn scar.

High Wind in SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 22:35:00 to 11-DEC-14 22:35:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Branch Mountain sensor reported a southerly wind gust of 58 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 19:00:00 to 11-DEC-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds developed in the mountains of Santa Barbara county. The sensor at La Cumbre Peak reported wind gusts between 60 and 70 MPH. The sensor at Las Flores Canyon reported sustained winds between 40 and 42 MPH.

High Wind in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 20:53:00 to 12-DEC-14 04:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 73.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong southerly winds developed in the mountains of Los Angeles county. Some wind gust reports from the local RAWS network include Camp Nine (gusts 59 to 84 MPH), Chilao (gusts 58 to 64 MPH) and Mill Creek (gusts 62 to 74 MPH).

High Wind in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 20:53:00 to 12-DEC-14 04:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong southerly winds developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Wind gusts between 60 and 70 MPH were reported.

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 01:56:00 to 12-DEC-14 01:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong southerly winds developed in the Santa Monica Mountains. The RAWS sensor at Malibu Canyon reported wind gusts up to 61 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 20:55:00 to 11-DEC-14 20:55:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong southerly winds developed across the Central Coast of Santa Barbara county. The ASOS at Vandenberg Air Force Base reported wind gusts up to 61 MPH.

Flash Flood in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 00:15:00 to 12-DEC-14 01:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: (SMX)SANTA MARIA ARP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the community of Santa Maria. At the intersection of State Route 135 and Lakeview Road, over one foot of water trapped several vehicles in the intersection.

High Wind in SANTA YNEZ VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 21:00:00 to 11-DEC-14 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Strong southerly winds developed across the Santa Ynez Valley. The sensor at Santa Ynez Airport reported wind gusts between 62 and 64 MPH.

Flash Flood in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 11-DEC-14 22:44:00 to 12-DEC-14 00:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: GUADALUPE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the community of Guadalupe. Three vehicles were trapped when a roadway flooded due to the heavy rain.

Flash Flood in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 00:41:00 to 12-DEC-14 01:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA PATERA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of Isla Vista. Along El Colegio Road, several cars were submerged in flood waters.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 02:00:00 to 12-DEC-14 09:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMARILLO
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Intense rainfall over the Springs Fire burn scar generated flash flooding as well as mud and debris flow in the community of Camarillo Springs. A wall of mud and debris severely damaged ten homes with mud up to the roofs of the homes.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 03:15:00 to 12-DEC-14 05:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: SANTA SUSANA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows in the community of Simi Valley. Law enforcement reported mud flows across State Route 118 at Keuhner Drive.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 05:00:00 to 12-DEC-14 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GLENDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows near the Colby Fire burn scar in the community of Azusa. Along Rainbow Drive, 6 to 10 feet of mud and degris was reported across the road.

Tornado in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 09:20:00 to 12-DEC-14 09:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: VIEW PARK
Tornado F-scale: EF0
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

A weak EF0 tornado developed in south Los Angeles. The tornado damaged the roof of an apartment complex, two residential roofs and a steel billboard.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 12-DEC-14 02:20:00 to 12-DEC-14 04:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: SEMINOLE HOT SPGS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows across the Pacific Coast Highway in the community of Malibu. The PCH was closed due to mud and debris from Yerba Buena Street to Tonga Street.