Blog: Ventura River Breaches Its Banks, Floods RV Park

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VENTURA (CBSLA) — Flash flood warnings and watches for the Thomas Fire burn areas in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties were canceled Thursday, but authorities say some areas may still remain dangerous because of the week-long soaking of rain.

Heavy rain started up again over Southern California overnight, making the situation in recent burn areas that have been soaked for the past three days even more precarious.

Flash Flood Watches canceled for Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles Counties. Threat for additional Flash Flooding has ended. Some areas may remain dangerous from earlier rains. If you evacuated, wait for instructions from emergency officials before returning. #CAwx #LArain

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) January 17, 2019

Parts of Ventura County have received more than 4 and a half inches of rain in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. People are being urged to get to higher ground away from streams. Anyone unable to get to higher ground should shelter in place and get to the highest point in their homes.

The Ventura River at Foster Park rose 10 feet in three hours, prompting the evacuation of the Ventura Beach RV park. About 50 campers were relocated to Ventura state beach parking lot, and W. Main Street at Peking will remain closed until further notice.

Due to monitored river flow rates in the Ventura River and predicted continued rainfall, the Ventura Beach RV park is being evacuated. Approx 50 campers are being relocated to the Ventura state beach parking lot. W. Main St. at Peking will be closed until further notice. pic.twitter.com/Kcl0I1Kv4W

— Ventura Police (@Ventura_PD) January 17, 2019

This is a breaking news report. More information will be added as it comes in.

Source: “Los Angeles” – Google News