Station Name: SANTA YNEZ R A HWY 154 NR SANTA YNEZ CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 518 feet / 158 meters

Nearest Address:
San Marcos Pass Rd
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Santa Barbara County

GPS Coordinates: 34.58915474, -120.0301435

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flood Watch issued November 15 at 3:02AM PST until November 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 3:02 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California including the following areas, most of Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and the offshore islands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Ample roadway flooding with a number of closures are possible, including rockslides and mudslides on canyon roads. Some neighborhoods may experience shallow flooding of buildings. Heavy and dangerous flows are expected in rivers and creeks, with one or two creeks possibly overflowing as well as an increase in swift water rescues. At least shallow or minor debris flows are expected over recent burn scars, with a moderate risk of significant and damaging debris flows primarily for the Palisades, Eaton, and Bridge burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and south facing foothills and mountains. - 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 15 at 12:27AM PST until November 15 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 12:27 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves due to elevated surf of 3 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Barbara County Southeastern Coast. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

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

High Surf Advisory issued November 15 at 12:27AM PST until November 15 at 3:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 12:27 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet early this morning, subsiding to 8 to 12 feet. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST this afternoon. * 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. Minor beach erosion and minor flooding of usually dry areas may occur.

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.

Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 8:56AM PST until November 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 8:56 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties, including the Madre and Gifford Burn Scars. * WHEN...Until noon PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 855 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy showers. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Maria, Nipomo, Orcutt, Cuyama, Guadalupe, Sisquoc, Highway 166 between Twitchell Dam and the Cuyama Valley, Carrizo Plain and Ventucopa. This includes Madre and Gifford Burn Scars - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 8:13AM PST until November 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 8:13 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following counties, Santa Barbara and Ventura. * WHEN...Until noon PST. * IMPACTS...Flooding, rock and mud slides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 812 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 5.1 inches of rain have fallen. - Please refer to Flash Flood Warnings in effect for portions of the area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Camarillo, Ojai, Montecito, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, Carpinteria, La Conchita, Ventura Harbor, Rincon Point, Summerland, Goleta, Lake Casitas, Solimar Beach, Meiners Oaks, Seacliff, Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Rose Valley Road and El Rio. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Avoid flooded roadways. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued November 15 at 8:07AM PST until November 15 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Sat November 15, 2025, 8:07 AM
Expires: Sat November 15, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Portions of Santa Barbara County including the Lake Burn Scar. * WHEN...Until noon PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 804 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Ynez, Point Conception, Solvang, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Refugio State Beach, El Capitan State Beach, Highway 101 through Gaviota State Park, Los Alamos, Isla Vista, Goleta, Buellton, Figueroa Mountain, Lake Cachuma, Highway 154 over San Marcos Pass, Santa Barbara Airport, Vandenberg Village, Hope Ranch and Big Pine Mountain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.