Evacuation warning lifted for Ventura County coastline
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — An evacuation warning was lifted Saturday evening after being issued for residents along Ventura County's coastline due to high surf and flooding impacting the area.
According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the warning was for residents bordering Pacific Coast Highway, from Seacliff Exit 78 on Highway 101 to Emma Wood Group Camp on PCH 1.
VCFD is, however, encouraging individuals to avoid the coastal areas.
The National Weather Service also issued a coastal flood warning for the Ventura County coastline area, advising residents to remain out of the water.
While the warning has been lifted, VCFD Public Information Officer Andy VanSciver says all city, state, county beaches and parks along the coastline are all closed through Dec. 31st.
An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for residences bordering Pacific Coast Highway, from Seacliff Avenue South to Emma Wood Group Camp, due to high surf impacting structures in the area.
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) December 30, 2023
The ventura County fire department is encouraging individuals to avoid the coastal areas… pic.twitter.com/ebivoZd7l0
According to Ventura County Emergency, wave heights increased early this morning by 10 to 15 feet with potential hazards, including large breaking waves, rip currents and increased coastal run-up.
VCFD opened sandbag locations in the following area:
- City of Oxnard – City Corporate Yard – 1060 Pacific Ave, Oxnard, 93030
Friday, 12/29/23: 7am – 5pm
Questions: (805) 385-7950
- Ventura – Marina Park – 2950 Pierpont Blvd, Ventura, 93001
- Ventura – Ventura County Fairgrounds – 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, 93001
- Ventura – Fire Station 25 – 5674 Pacific Coast Hwy, Ventura, 93001
For more information visit our live weather interactive radar or VCE for updates.
