Santa Barbara County Receives Up to 6 Inches of Rain in Three Days

Santa Barbara County has experienced a significant rainstorm over the past three days, resulting in varying rainfall totals across the region causing flooding off Highway 101 near Montecito.

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), several areas have reported notable rainfall totals over this period. The rainfall sensor at Santa Barbara City College received 3.83 inches of rain in three days, while Los Alamos Fire Station recorded 1.49 inches. Alisal Reservoir measured 3.48 inches, and Lompoc City Hall reported 2.4 inches of rainfall. Notably, Cachuma Reservoir recorded 4 inches of rain, and the KTYD Station sensor off Gibraltar Road topped the list with a significant 6.89 inches of rainfall.

Some areas throughout the county experienced flooding and light debris flows while two Italian Stone Pine trees toppled on E. Anapamu Street.

Caltrans and construction teams spent much of Saturday and Sunday responding to various locations on and near Highway 101 near Sheffield, Hermosillo, Olive Mill and San Ysidro Roads in Montecito.

Parts of the highway and several on/offramps were flooded requiring assistance for trapped vehicles. Montecito Fire, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire and Santa Barbara County Fire, responded to more than 50 storm-related incidents Saturday night and into Sunday morning, according to the Montecito Fire Department.

There have been no serious injuries reported.

NWS states in some areas scattered showers are possible through this morning with cool temperatures, followed by warmer temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday.

Another round of cool and unsettled weather will return Thursday into next weekend, with the highest chance of rain on Friday.