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Southern California storm brings flooding, debris flows and high surf

Headline from KTLA Los Angeles, from the development of Oct 21, 2026

Newest development Oct 21, 2026 · 2 reportsVentura County sees steady rain as storm moves into Southern California

A powerful Pacific storm dumped heavy rain overnight across Southern California, which remains under flood watches and a beach hazards statement Thursday. "Another day of scattered showers and some thunderstorms expected to continue, with all of the rainy weather still a factor," KTLA's Kirk Hawkins…

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Rainstorm Wednesday, flood watch & thunderstorms

    Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

  2. Names this update

    Southern California storm brings flooding, debris flows and high surf

    Headline from KTLA Los Angeles ·

  3. Newest

    Ventura County sees steady rain as storm moves into Southern California

    Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. KTLA Los Angeles

    Southern California braces for rain and coastal hazards. What to know about incoming storm (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    The first non-tropical storm of the rainy season is brewing in the Pacific and is expected to bring measurable rainfall and a chance of thunderstorms to Southern California this week. Southern California's coastal communities are also bracing for the storm as they rush to prepare for increased surf …

  2. Nooz Hawk

    Midweek ‘Strong Storm’ Will Drop Rain on Santa Barbara County (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Nooz Hawk's feed description

    Despite a sunny, warm start to the week, a strong storm is expected to hit Santa Barbara County on Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. The storm is forecast to peak Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, with rain totals expected to exceed 1 inch in some parts o…

  3. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Flood Watch Issued for Santa Barbara County for Wednesday and Thursday (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    The “pretty potent system” could bring thunderstorms and as much as an inch of rain in an hour, the National Weather Service warns.

  4. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Rainstorm Wednesday, flood watch & thunderstorms (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Rain begins Wednesday morning for our area. Some stronger cells are expected in our region on Wednesday night. About an inch is expected in our region. Thunderstorms are possible and strong rainfall rates at times so a flood watch has been issued in Santa Barbara Count…

  5. Los Angeles Times

    Storms descend on Southern California, raising risk of dangerous surf, flooding, debris flows (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    The National Weather Service Los Angeles-Oxnard office is estimating a 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms with widespread minor flooding and debris flow concerns in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

  6. Santa Barbara News-Press

    Batten down the hatches: A storm is expected to soak Santa Barbara County (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)

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    Santa Barbara News-Press's feed description

    Forecasters predict that nearly two inches of rain will soak Santa Barbara and surrounding cities

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Tracking rain & thunderstorms Wednesday (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    The first moderate rainstorm of the season is here! A Flood Watch has been issued for Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez mountains along with some beach areas through early Thursday. Expect 1-2 inches of rainfall, with the heaviest rain occurring during midday to evening hours.

  8. KTLA Los Angeles

    Flood watch issued as Pacific storm reaches Southern California (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A building Pacific storm is heading toward the California coast on Wednesday, bringing measurable rainfall, a chance of thunderstorms and a flood watch to Southern California. "Significant rain bands are expected as a result of this area of low pressure working its way into Southern California," KTL…

  9. Los Angeles Times

    New storm moves into Southern California: What to expect (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rain is expected to arrive and bring scattered showers to Southern California between Wednesday and Thursday.

  10. Foxla

    Flood watch hits Southern California as heavy rain, debris flows threaten region (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to sweep across Southern California Wednesday as a strong autumn storm threatens flooding in vulnerable coastal and mountain communities. The system brings much cooler weather to the region through Thursday before dry conditions return for the weekend.

  11. Santa Barbara News-Press

    Streets already flooding amidst early hours of Santa Barbara County rain storm (opens Santa Barbara News-Press)

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    Santa Barbara News-Press's feed description

    Check back throughout the day for more updates on the impact of the storm

  12. The Columbian

    Storms descend on Southern California (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    Rain is anticipated for Southern California on Wednesday into Thursday as the National Weather Service cautioned about potential beach hazards and thunderstorms from Oxnard to the Mexico border.

  13. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Ventura County sees steady rain as storm moves into Southern California (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Ventura County was among the first areas in Southern California to see rainfall Wednesday, with rain beginning around 8:30 a.m.

  14. KTLA Los Angeles

    Southern California storm brings flooding, debris flows and high surf (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    A powerful Pacific storm dumped heavy rain overnight across Southern California, which remains under flood watches and a beach hazards statement Thursday. "Another day of scattered showers and some thunderstorms expected to continue, with all of the rainy weather still a factor," KTLA's Kirk Hawkins…

  15. Foxla

    LA weather: More rain, pop-up storms hit SoCal as flood alerts remain in place (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Another round of rain will hit Southern California on Thursday as some areas remain under a Flood Watch until the early evening. On Thursday morning, moderate to heavy rain activity was detected across portions of the Inland Empire along the 10 and 60 freeways, as well as heavy rainfall in the San F…

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