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Flash Flood — Santa Barbara, California
January 3, 2026 · NOAA Storm Events record
Direct deaths
1
Direct injuries
0
Property damage
—
Area
Santa Barbara
Event narrative (NOAA)
Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding from Maria Ygnacio Creek. One man was swept down the creek and drowned. His body was found in the creek near the intersection of San Marcos Road and Via Parva.
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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database. Deaths and injuries are those NOAA classifies as direct. Damage is the reporting office's estimate at the time and is not inflation-adjusted. This is a catalogue record, not a forecast.