Heavy Rains Bring Flood Risk for Burn Areas
By Gazette Staff Writers — Thursday, February 13th, 2025
High Risk of Flooding & Burn Scar Debris Flows Rain Totals: 1.5-3.0 in., 3.0-6.0 in. mtns except SLO Co: 3-5 in., 5-10 in. mtns Rates: 0.5-1.0 in/hr during Thu peak 0.10-0.25 in/hr otherwise Confidence: Moderate to High Snow levels: 6000-8000 ft (highest on Thu) Thunderstorms: 10-20% chance Thu & Thu Night Potential Impacts High risk of significant road flooding & burn scar debris flows Low-to-moderate risk for creek flooding SLO & SBA Co. No risk of river flooding, but enhanced flows = High risk of swiftwater rescues Highest risks on Thursday. For more details and information visit https://www.weather.gov/lox/.
High Risk of Flooding & Burn Scar Debris Flows Rain Totals: 1.5-3.0 in., 3.0-6.0 in. mtns except SLO Co: 3-5 in., 5-10 in. mtns Rates: 0.5-1.0 in/hr during Thu peak 0.10-0.25 in/hr otherwise Confidence: Moderate to High Snow levels: 6000-8000 ft (highest on Thu) Thunderstorms: 10-20% chance Thu & Thu Night Potential Impacts High risk of significant road flooding & burn scar debris flows Low-to-moderate risk for creek flooding SLO & SBA Co. No risk of river flooding, but enhanced flows = High risk of swiftwater rescues Highest risks on Thursday. For more details and information visit https://www.weather.gov/lox/.