February 3-4 2024 Storm
February 4, 2024 UPDATE - Water Releases from Bradbury Dam have been reduced
Reclamation reduced but still realeasing water at the Bradbury Dam Spillway Gates
Unsettled weather continues in the Santa Barbara County Region, but precipitation predictions have been a bit downgraded. Accordingly, over the course of Sunday, February 4, 2024, and in coordination with the County Reclamation steadily reduced Bradbury Dam releases from about 4000 cfs to about 3000 cfs.
They will continue to monitor forecasts and make operational adjustments as appropriate.
February 3, 2024 UPDATE - Water Releases from Bradbury Dam down the Santa Ynez River due to weather forecasts
Reclamation increased the releases at the Bradbury Dam Spillway Gates
United States Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) advised SYRWCD that based on updated forecast information from the National Weather Service and others continue to indicate precipitation in the range of about 5" - 9" in the Santa Barbara County region over the next 7 - 10 days with the heavier portion now expected to occur Sunday [moved up from Monday ].
Accordingly, Reclamamation in coordination with the County made a couple of additional increases Saturday in the Bradbury Dam - Spillway Release at the approximate times and flowrates as follows:
- Feb 3rd~2:00pm: Increase from 2000 cfs to 3000 cfs
- Feb 3rd~3:30pm: Increase from 3000 cfs to 4000 cfs
They will continue to monitor forecasts and make operational adjustments as appropriate.
Follow the Santa Ynez River water levels with USGS Stream Sensors. Here are the links:
Real-time Rainfall, River-Stream, and Reservoir Data - SEE THIS LINK.
https://www.countyofsb.org/4135/February-2024-Storm
Santa Barbara County Emergency Press Conference February 2, 2024 (2pm) - VIEW HERE
Resources and Information:
- An Evacuation Shelter has been opened at the Wake Center, located at 300 North Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93111.
- For small animal shelter information, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at 805-681-4332.
- For large animal evacuation assistance, please call 805-892-4484.
- For additional information, contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at 833-688-5551.
- For status of school operations please contact your school site administrators.
- Storm readiness tips: http://www.readysbc.org/StormReadiness
- For status of highways: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
- For status of County roadways: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
- For County sandbag filling locations: https://www.countyofsb.org/2219/Sandbags
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