Massive Canyon Flooding Reported in California
El Capitan canyon flood pic.twitter.com/6CBr400MLO
— Dave Zaniboni (@SBCFireInfo) January 20, 2017
Residents west of Goleta advised to shelter in place. Evacuation underway in El Capitan Canyon Private campground & El Capitan Canyon Resort
— Santa Barbara County (@countyofsb) January 20, 2017
Around 9:30 a.m. PST this morning, extensive flooding and mudslides were reported near El Capitan Canyon west of Santa Barbara, CA. The Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to an emergency call that people were trapped inside a cabin at El Capitan Canyon & Resort Campground. 22 people were rescued from the rushing waters and flash flooding. One person had to be rescued by helicopter. No fatalities were reported. Damage was widespread in the area.
Major flood and debris flow with rescues. El Capitan Canyon, Gaviota. Call Newsline for more info. pic.twitter.com/gtVSw0tE3G
— Dave Zaniboni (@SBCFireInfo) January 20, 2017
More pictures from El Capitan Canyon and Circle B Ranch after a major debris flow from the Sherpa Fire. #CAFlood #CARain pic.twitter.com/Tz63p99Eor
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 20, 2017
Destroyed vehicles found at the river mouth on El Capitan Beach pic.twitter.com/GXmhTS9MzR
— Dave Zaniboni (@SBCFireInfo) January 20, 2017
More than 20 vehicles were washed down the El Capitan Creek, along with 5 cabins. According to the Los Angeles Times, 3 and a half inches of rain fell quickly this morning over the burn areas of the Sherpa fire from last Summer. Mud, trees and brush rushed downhill into the creek. The debris flow formed a dam which then overwhelmed the campgrounds, sending cars and cabins floating downstream.
*WaterRescue* El Capitan Canyon Resort & Campground flooded with storm runoff. Multiple rescues. A man surveys he damage from a bridge. pic.twitter.com/B3C1PQuN6N
— SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) January 20, 2017
*El Capitan Canyon Campground Flooding* SBC FF's rescue campers and bring them to safety aboard a tractor following heavy rains. pic.twitter.com/8gOvr01D5Y
— SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) January 20, 2017
*WaterRescue* El Capitan Canyon Resort & Campground flooded with storm runoff. Multiple rescues. Shown are cabins and vehicles swept away. pic.twitter.com/PltfIBCxtW
— SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) January 20, 2017
Flash Flood Warnings that were issued for the area have expired, but numerous roads remained closed due to the threat of mudslides and continued high water. The Red Cross has opened evacuation centers in the area for evacuated residents.
Flash Flood Warning for Southern Santa Barbara County including the Sherpa and Rey Burn areas until 1145 hrs today January 20th.
— SBCountyOEM (@SBCountyOEM) January 20, 2017
Red Cross Evacuation Center is open at San Marcos High School Cafeteria. 4750 Hollister Ave. Santa Barbara. @RedCrossCoast
— SBCountyOEM (@SBCountyOEM) January 20, 2017
*WaterRescue* El Capitan Canyon Resort & Campground flooded with storm runoff. Multiple rescues and personnel still searching grounds. pic.twitter.com/0AJAL9SMbD
— SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) January 20, 2017
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