WEATHER Nearly 3 inches of rain in as many hours!

ShadowMan

ShadowMan

Designated Grumpy Old Fart
San Bernardino mountains, Southern California,

The second wave of rain hit our mountain at about 5:30 pm tonight.....and IT WAS A GULLY WASHER!! We've already seen an inch and a half from the storm yesterday and the day before. Just shy of 3 inches of rain so far tonight in the last three hours, and it's still raining. Lighter now as the storm passes over, but still raining. The roads here are a mess with debris and rocks and many are flooded. Lots of thunder and lightening.

We've been getting all sorts of emergency weather warnings on the TV tonight. Apparently L.A. and Ventura counties are really getting hammered with flooding and freeways are a mess, especially those running along the foothills. Should be interesting to check the late evening news and see exactly what is going on. HOPEFULLY this storm will knock out the wild fires around us, at least in the Southland.
 
Red Baron

Red Baron

Paleo-Conservative
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Just issued
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Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
833 PM PDT Sun Sep 11 2022

CAC037-111-120415-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0007.000000T0000Z-220912T0415Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Los Angeles CA-Ventura CA-
833 PM PDT Sun Sep 11 2022

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 915 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHWESTERN LOS ANGELES AND NORTHEASTERN VENTURA
COUNTIES...

At 833 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms with heavy rain
across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5
inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.

HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.

SOURCE...Radar.

IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pyramid Lake, Interstate 5 over the Grapevine, Alamo Mountain,
Lake Piru, Topatopa Peak, Castaic Lake and Highway 138 between
Quail Lake and Lancaster.

The Route, Emigrant and Tumbleweed burn areas will also be impacted
with mid and debris flows likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

A Flash Flood Warning for a recent burn area means that flooding and
debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents living in or
immediately downstream should take immediate precautions to protect
life and property. Quickly move away from the burn area only if it
is safe to do so, otherwise shelter in place and move to a second
story or the highest location in your home to stay out of the path
of fast-moving water and debris flows.

&&

National Weather Service Watch Warning Advisory Summary

The National Weather Service is your best source for complete weather forecast and weather related information on the web!
forecast.weather.gov forecast.weather.gov
 
ShadowMan

ShadowMan

Designated Grumpy Old Fart
Got some more lightning, thunder and rain this evening. I'll check the rain gauge in the morning. Had to run off the mountain this morning. WHAT A MESS!! Lots of mud, silt and rocks on the roads, but thanks to the highway department up here they did a good job at least pushing mess off the road and clearing the way.

Down below in the valley just north of the 210 freeway on the main street was REALLY a mess with evidence of serious high water scouring and erosion from the high rushing water with lots of mud everywhere.
 
ainitfunny

ainitfunny

Saved, to glorify God.
TOO BAD CALIFORNIA DIDNT BUILD PORTALS FOR THE EXCESS Surface RUNOFF TO RETURN TO THE GROUNDWATER RESERVOIR!


NO, I AM NOT KIDDING. IT IS DO ABLE.
 
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20Gauge

20Gauge

TB Fanatic
ShadowMan said:
San Bernardino mountains, Southern California,

The second wave of rain hit our mountain at about 5:30 pm tonight.....and IT WAS A GULLY WASHER!! We've already seen an inch and a half from the storm yesterday and the day before. Just shy of 3 inches of rain so far tonight in the last three hours, and it's still raining. Lighter now as the storm passes over, but still raining. The roads here are a mess with debris and rocks and many are flooded. Lots of thunder and lightening.

We've been getting all sorts of emergency weather warnings on the TV tonight. Apparently L.A. and Ventura counties are really getting hammered with flooding and freeways are a mess, especially those running along the foothills. Should be interesting to check the late evening news and see exactly what is going on. HOPEFULLY this storm will knock out the wild fires around us, at least in the Southland.
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We have been getting that once or twice a week here for the last 3 weeks. Everything is SOGGY. I feel for you!
 
ShadowMan

ShadowMan

Designated Grumpy Old Fart
Yep, got another inch of rain yesterday. I think that brings it to a total of five inches +/- during this one storm. Can't believe we still have fires burning after these downpours. Simply amazing.

Despite the mudslides and flooding we're still very grateful for this desperately needed water. My trees are very happy now I'm sure and anything that helps the firefighters and reduces the risk of fire is awesome!
 
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Double_A

TB Fanatic
ainitfunny said:
TOO BAD CALIFORNIA DIDNT BUILD PORTALS FOR THE EXCESS Surface RUNOFF TO RETURN TO THE GROUNDWATER RESERVOIR!


NO, I AM NOT KIDDING. IT IS DO ABLE.
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In California, Clovis or Fresno does something similar, runoff is sent to a pond to soak in underground.

I saw and asked but don't remember which community did that, my guess would be Clovis
 
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Double_A

TB Fanatic
On Sunday I was driving to Santa Cruz on the Coast (to watch Ironman Santa Cruz) and as I approached the base of the coastal mountains we got rain, not much. Family said it did make it into Silicon Valley, but it was far to little.
 
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