Burn Scars Cause Concern for the Central Coast Ahead of Incoming Storm | News Channel 3-12

Potent Storm Likely to Cause Debris Flows in Gifford Fire Burn Scar

As a potent storm got closer on Monday, National Weather Service officials ramped up warnings of flash flooding and minor debris flows overnight in Santa Barbara County’s burn areas, including the Lake Fire, Madre Fire and Gifford Fire.  The early season storm will cause brief, heavy rainfall and strong winds countywide Monday night and Tuesday morning, forecasters said.  They anticipate mountain and foothill areas will receive double the amount…

Burn Scars Cause Concern for the Central Coast Ahead of Incoming Storm | News Channel 3-12

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for tonight’s big storm, and that includes both Santa Barbara and SLO Counties. Since 2025 has seen some of the largest wildfire activity in recent history which has affected both counties, officials say their top concerns are the areas in or near burn scars. There are increased risks of rain water run-off and mudslides in or near the 212,453 acres of burned land From the Gifford a…

Shelter-in-place issued for Gifford and Madre fire burn scar areas ahead of heavy rain

Emergency officials in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are urging residents in recent wildfire burn areas to be prepared for potential flooding and debris flows as a strong storm system moves into the area.San Luis Obispo County has issued a Shelter in Place order for the Gifford Fire and Madre Fire burn scars and burn scar downstream areas. Santa Barbara County has issued an Evacuation Warning for the Gifford Fire and Lake Fire burn …