2 advisories are in effect for Ventura County, CA. The most serious is a coastal flood advisory.
Since 2016 the National Weather Service has issued about 1,851 alerts that included Ventura County, roughly 185 a year. The most common is the wind advisory (499 from 2016 to 2025). The last tornado warning was issued on December 21, 2023. 8 tornadoes have touched down in the county since 1950.
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Ventura County BeachesUntil · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
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* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 14 feet, peaking Saturday. Surf may locally reach 15 feet
near Ventura Harbor, where surf will likely be the largest.
Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. Surf will we highest for west-
northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry,
especially around the time of high tide, including over beach
parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach
erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible.
There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents
can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves
can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and
capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-
northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into
next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely
peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially
when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these
impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and
shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
What to do: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
High Surf Advisory
Ventura County BeachesUntil · NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON
Full alert text
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
to 14 feet, peaking Saturday. Surf may locally reach 15 feet
near Ventura Harbor, where surf will likely be the largest.
Dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, minor to moderate coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. Surf will we highest for west-
northwest facing beaches.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM PST Tuesday. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate flooding of sea water is likely over some
vulnerable low-lying coastal areas that are normally dry,
especially around the time of high tide, including over beach
parking lots, bike paths, and harbor walkways. Moderate beach
erosion is likely. Isolated damage is unlikely but possible.
There is an increased risk for ocean drowning. Rip currents
can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Large breaking waves
can cause injury, wash people off beaches and rocks, and
capsize small boats near shore.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A series of significant west-
northwesterly swells are expected to produce large surf into
next week with highest surf and greatest impacts likely
peaking Saturday and potentially again Monday. Minor to
moderate coastal flooding impacts are possible, especially
when largest surf overlaps with peak high tides. Some of these
impacts may be moderate to significant beach erosion and
shallow flooding of normally dry beaches and walkways.
What to do: Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Do
NOT drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions, or stay
near occupied lifeguard towers. Rock jetties can be deadly in
such conditions, stay off the rocks.
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Recent alerts in Ventura County
Issued
Alert
Area
Nov 14, 7:02 AM EST
Coastal Flood Advisory
Malibu Coast; Los Angeles County Beaches
Ventura County alert history
Alert events that included Ventura County or its forecast zones, from the NWS warning archive.
8 tornadoes have been recorded in Ventura County since 1950. That ranks 18 of 58 counties in California. The most recent was on February 13, 2025 (rated EF0).