EXTREME RAIN THREAT: Residents in parts of Ventura County are being asked to prepare as the NOAA issued what was described as a 'rare high risk' for flash flooding. They're so rare, NOAA only issues it 4% of the year.
Residents in parts of Ventura County are being asked to prepare as the NOAA issued what was described as a "rare high risk" for flash flooding.Residents in parts of Ventura County are being asked to prepare as the NOAA issued what was described as a "rare high risk" for flash flooding.
The high risk, which NOAA said is only issued 4% of the year, covers from Ventura County north to Santa Barbara County and north to Big Sur. Officials said 40% of all flood related deaths and 80% of all flood related damage happen during these "high risk" instances. Many are in prep mode Tuesday as another powerful storm is expected to slam Southern California with potentially heavy rain. The storm is the latest in what has been a series of "atmospheric river'' events to douse the state.Eyewitness News was in Ventura County for most of Tuesday morning, where the rain would trickle in and out. However, crews are getting ready for the brunt of the storm.
"In preparation of this storm event, the Ventura County Fire Department has moved into a plan 2 flood and plan 2 staffing, and what that means is we have over 100 firefighters on duty, in addition to our normal staffing," said Andy VanSciver with VCFD. "That includes two swift water teams, three task forces of individuals that are hand crews that can respond to flooding issues. In addition, we've also staffed two type 3 fire engines, one in Piru area and another in Ojai area.
The county is expecting about 2 to 4 inches of rain to the coast and valley areas, and 3 to 6 inches for the mountain and foothill areas., evacuation warnings are in effect until Tuesday at 10 p.m. for the following areas due to the potential for flooding and/or debris flow:Camp Chaffee Road / Casitas Vista Road AreaEvacuation warnings are in effect until Wednesday at 9 a.m. for the following areas:Evacuation warnings are in effect until Thursday at 10 a.m.
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