California flash flood warnings
There are no flash flood warnings in California right now. The last one was issued on October 22, 2026.
Flash flooding is happening or about to happen. Move to higher ground and never drive through flooded roads.
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Active flash flood warnings in California
None right now. Other active alerts in California: 19 (see the California alerts page).
Flash Flood Warnings in California by year
California averaged 184 flash flood warnings per year from 2016 to 2025, and has had 71 so far in 2026. The most recent was issued on October 22, 2026.
Counties with the most flash flood warnings
| County | 2016–2025 |
|---|---|
| San Bernardino County | 527 |
| Riverside County | 271 |
| Inyo County | 158 |
| Imperial County | 126 |
| San Diego County | 116 |
| Los Angeles County | 111 |
| Kern County | 109 |
| Ventura County | 82 |
| Santa Barbara County | 65 |
| Mariposa County | 58 |
What a flash flood warning means
A flash flood warning means water is rising fast, usually within six hours of heavy rain, a dam or levee failure, or an ice jam. Small streams, low-water crossings, urban underpasses and burn scars from wildfires are the most dangerous places. A "flash flood emergency" is the highest level and is used when severe threat to life and catastrophic damage are occurring.
More about flash flood warnings and the national map →
What to do
- Get to higher ground immediately if you are in a flood-prone area.
- Turn around, do not drown: never drive or walk into flood water.
- Stay away from creeks, drainage ditches and low-water crossings.
- At night, be extra careful; it is harder to see that a road is flooded.