Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R A NARROWS NR LOMPOC CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 200 feet

Nearest Address:
E Highway 246
Lompoc, CA 93436
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.63609474, -120.424606

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued December 25 at 12:19PM PST until December 26 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 12:19 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Significant and widespread flooding caused by excessive rainfall will be likely, including rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows. * WHERE...The following counties... Los Angeles. Ventura. Santa Barbara. San Luis Obispo. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Mud and debris flows will be possible across foothill and mountain areas, including recent burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - This prolonged strong Atmospheric River storm system will bring periods of heavy rain through late this week. Potential flooding impacts include the threat of significant and widespread urban roadway flooding, a high risk of major rock and mud slides, and rapid rises in creeks, streams, and rivers which will likely lead to swift water rescues. The recent burn scars will be at risk for debris flows, possibly damaging. These flooding impacts will likely lead to significant travel delays and road closures during this busy holiday travel period. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued December 26 at 6:13AM PST until December 26 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 6:13 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Southern Central San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. * WHEN...Until noon PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides. Possible minor debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 603 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Be aware of rock slides and mud slides, as they can occur even after the rain has ended. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Montecito, Carpinteria, Solvang, El Capitan State Beach, Los Alamos, Refugio State Beach, Cuyama, Isla Vista, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Summerland, Rincon Point, Goleta, Buellton, Sisquoc, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley and Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Be aware of rock slides and mud slides.

High Surf Advisory issued December 26 at 12:53PM PST until December 27 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 12:53 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.

High Surf Advisory issued December 26 at 12:53PM PST until December 27 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 12:53 PM
Expires: Sat December 27, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet with dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats near shore. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor to potentially isolated moderate coastal flooding for south-facing beaches especially during high tides.

Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in such conditions, stay off the rocks.