A storm which prompted some precautionary evacuations in Santa Barbara County Wednesday because of flash flooding and debris flow issues apparently isn't causing the problems which were feared.
Montecito was one of the main areas of concern, because of the January, 2018 debris flows which killed 23 people, and destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes. The community had some heavy rainfall between 10 p.m. Wednesday and around midnight, but, no major problems were reported.
With rainfall predicted to be in the 2-4" range for the region, and up to 10" in the mountains, there was concern about the potential for flooding and debris flows in the Thomas, Alisal, and Cave brush fire burn zones in Santa Barbara County. More than 470 homes received mandatory evacuation orders Wednesday.
The heaviest rainfall was predicted for the overnight hours, but the chance of rain is in the forecast through Thursday.
