A powerful winter storm moved across Southwestern California, bringing heavy rain and snow, strong winds and flash flooding to the area. Rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 6 inches across coastal areas with up to around 10 inches in the local mountains. This heavy rain produced numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows. In the local mountains, snowfall totals between 1 and 2 feet were reported at the resort level. Strong southerly winds accompanied the storm with wind gusts up to around 70 MPH reported in some areas.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 08:06:00 to 17-FEB-17 09:06:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Tepusquet reported southerly winds with gusts to 63 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA CRUZ AND ANACAPA ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 13:05:00 to 17-FEB-17 14:05:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 64.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The sensor at Santa Cruz Island reported southerly winds with gusts to 74 MPH.

High Wind in CATALINA AND SANTA BARBARA ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 15:22:00 to 17-FEB-17 16:22:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Catalina Island reported southerly wind gusts to 60 MPH.

High Wind in SAN MIGUEL AND SANTA ROSA ISLANDS, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 13:13:00 to 17-FEB-17 14:13:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 66.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The sensor at Santa Rosa Island reported southerly winds with gusts to 76 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA CLARITA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 13:56:00 to 17-FEB-17 14:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

Strong southerly winds were reported in the Santa Clarita Valley. Some wind gusts from local RAWS stations include: Saugus (gust 66 MPH) and Newhall Pass (gust 61 MPH).

High Wind in SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATION AREA, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 14:56:00 to 17-FEB-17 15:56:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Malibu Hills reported southerly wind gusts to 59 MPH.

High Wind in SANTA BARBARA COUNTY CENTRAL COAST, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 06:15:00 to 17-FEB-17 07:15:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The RAWS sensor at Lompoc Hills reported southerly wind gusts to 59 MPH.

Winter Storm in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 18-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 18-FEB-17 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Los Angeles county. At the resort level, 12 to 24 inches of snow accumulated. Additionally, southerly winds gusting to 70 MPH were reported.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 17:00:00 to 17-FEB-17 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: NEWBURY PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding in Ventura county near the community of Thousand Oak. In Wildwood Creek, there men were rescued from the water when the creek flooded.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 17:02:00 to 17-FEB-17 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SOMIS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding in Ventura county near the community of Camarillo. The heavy rain caused Conejo Creek to overflow its banks, flooding acres of agricultural land.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 17:00:00 to 17-FEB-17 19:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: HUMPHREYS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows in Los Angeles county around the Sand Fire burn scar. Significant mud and debris flows were reported. Twenty homes were evacuated and a two inch gas pipe snapped.

Flash Flood in SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 14:30:00 to 17-FEB-17 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: (SBA)SANTA BARBARA A
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding at Santa Barbara airport. The airport was evacuated due to the flooding.

Winter Storm in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 18-FEB-17 05:00:00 to 18-FEB-17 06:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter storm conditions developed across the mountains of Ventura county. At the resort level, 8 to 16 inches of snow accumulated. Additionally, southerly winds gusting to 70 MPH were reported.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 17-FEB-17 14:30:00 to 17-FEB-17 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: DULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rain generated flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows in Ventura county. Highway 101 was closed in both directions near the Solimar burn area due to mud and debris flows.