The upcoming storm has a high risk of life-threatening and damaging flooding, according to the National Weather Service.

Evacuation Orders

The county ordered evacuations for this storm Friday. The affected areas include:

  • Properties along waterways associated with the Thomas, Cave and Alisal burn areas.
  • Properties in the vicinity of Sycamore Creek, from Stanwood Dr. down to parts of Ninos Dr., in the city of Santa Barbara.

Click here for a map of the areas.

Check Storm Updates and Preparedness Tips

Check the weather forecast and active alerts from the NWS

Santa Barbara County Readysbc.org page on February storm

National Weather Service: Before A Flood

Sign up for county emergency alerts

Will It Flood Here? Check the Fema Flood Map

The flood risk map is online here.

Check Road Conditions

The storm has caused several closures due to flooding and downed trees.

Find Sandbag Filling Stations

The county lists all the local free locations here. Some stations are self-service and some do not include bags, they only include sand.

Park Your Car Away From Flood Zones for Free in Santa Barbara

Free parking for eligible residents is available on the rooftop of City Lot 2 (Canon Perdido and Chapala streets) from noon Saturday through 5 p.m. Thursday for the city’s free storm parking program.

Click here to register for the program and get more information.

School Closures & Government Closures

Santa Barbara-area schools, and Santa Barbara City College, canceled classes for Monday due to the weather forecast.

Many libraries and government buildings also planned to be closed Monday, with some employees working remotely.

No Jury Duty Monday

Superior Court officials told jurors not to report for service on Monday, Feb. 5, because of the hazardous weather, and to await instructions on when to show up again.

Freedom Warming Centers Activated

The warming centers for unhoused residents seeking shelter will be open Sunday and Monday night countywide, from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Santa Maria: Atkinson Center at 1000 North Railroad.

Lompoc: Trinity Church Cafe at 500 East North Ave.

Santa Barbara: Trinity Episcopal Church at 1500 State St.

Carpinteria: Carpinteria Community Church at 1111 Vallecito Road

To find out if the Warming Center is open on any given day, call the hotline at 805.324.2372.

Noozhawk executive editor Giana Magnoli can be reached at gmagnoli@noozhawk.com.