| Dear Neighbors,
The National Weather Service is forecasting a series of storms heading toward Ventura County beginning late Thursday and continuing through Sunday. With significant rainfall expected, I want to ensure you have the latest information to stay prepared and safe. Read a full update about the weather event at VCEmergency.com.
Evacuation Warnings are in effect for the following areas 6:00 pm Thursday, November 13 ? 6:00 pm Sunday, November 16, 2025:
- Mountain Fire Burn Area – Upgraded from Advisory to Evacuation Warning
- Matilija Canyon / North Fork, Camino Cielo
Storm Advisories are in effect for the following areas 6:00 pm Thursday, November 13 ? 6:00 pm Sunday, November 16, 2025:
- The community of La Conchita
- Camp Chaffee
If you live near these areas or have loved ones who do, please stay especially attentive to updates and be prepared to act quickly.
What to expect:
- Coasts & Valleys: 2.00 – 5.00 inches
- Mountains & Foothills: 4.00 – 8.00 inches
First Wave: Thursday Night ? Friday Morning
- Moderate rain
- Expected totals: 0.75 – 2.00 inches
- Hourly rates remain below USGS Debris Flow Thresholds
- Flood Watch: 12:00 am – 12:00 pm Friday
- Foothills above Ojai along Highway 33 especially affected
Second Wave: Friday Night ? Saturday
- Heavier rainfall countywide
- Flood Watch expanded countywide: 4:00 am – 10:00 pm Saturday
- Updated totals:
- 1.5 – 3.00 inches for coasts & valleys
- 2.5 – 6.00 inches for mountains & foothills
- Rainfall projections continue to shift as the storm develops.
- A stalled or redirected storm could produce heavy localized downpours and unsafe conditions.
Please Stay Informed — Conditions May Change Quickly
Weather predictions and alerts may shift as the storm approaches. Please know that the most accurate, up-to-date information will always be available at: VCEmergency.com.
This is also an important reminder to sign up for VC Alerts, Ventura County’s official emergency notification system: ReadyVenturaCounty.org/VC-Alert.
These tools will ensure you receive updates on evacuations and safety information.
Stay safe,
Jeff Gorell
Ventura County Supervisor, District 2 |
