Flood Watch issued March 10 at 12:33PM PDT until March 13 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall are possible.

* WHERE…Much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (below 5,000 to
6,000 feet), and the Santa Barbara County South Coast including
the Santa Ynez Range. Higher concern for recent burn scars within
the watch area.

* WHEN…From Wednesday evening through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Potential for heavy rain over the burn scars may trigger
hazardous and damaging flooding and debris flows. Flooding may
also occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…
– Peak rates of 0.5 to 0.75 inch/hr are possible, with a 10 to
20 percent chance rates of 1.0+ inch/hr (due to thunderstorms
or heavy showers).
– http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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