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Oxnard homes flooded, flash flood warning issued for part of western Ventura County

By Matthew Rodriguez

/ KCAL News

Oxnard homes flooded, flash flood warning issued for part of western Ventura County

Oxnard neighbors experienced flooding Thursday as a powerful winter storm swept through Southern California. 

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for part of western Ventura County Wednesday night.

It started at about 9:35 p.m. and will last until 12:30 a.m. Meteorologists believe 3 to 7 inches of rain have fallen in the area and expect .75 inches to 1 inch more to fall within the next hour. 

Past the first hour, officials believe an additional 1 to 3 inches of rain will fall in the area. Flash flooding is imminent or already happening, according to the NWS. 

The locations in Ventura County include 

  • West Ventura
  • Montecito
  • Carpinteria
  • La Conchita 
  • Meiners Oaks
  • Lake Casitas
  • Highway 33 between Wheeler Springs and Solimar Beach
Matthew Rodriguez

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.

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