A winter storm is expected to Ventura County Tuesday through Friday this week. The forecast is predicting approximately 2-4.5 inches of rain. For all alerts and updates visit https://emergency.venturacounty.gov/. Photo credit Sebastian Ramirez.

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county.gov/
Last Updated: December 23, 2025 @ 8:26 AM
An atmospheric river impacting Central and Northern California is expected to move into Ventura County from Tuesday through Friday, with the heaviest rainfall anticipated overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, including Christmas Eve. Light rain is expected to begin Tuesday, intensifying overnight as a low pressure system develops offshore, bringing strong southerly winds that will enhance rainfall along south facing mountain slopes.
Rainfall totals from Tuesday through Wednesday are forecast at approximately 2 to 4.5 inches in coastal and valley areas and 4 to 8 inches in foothill and mountain areas. Localized higher totals of 8 to 12 inches are possible in the mountains above Ojai and the Upper Sespe, depending on storm track and timing. Peak rainfall rates are expected to reach 0.2 to 0.6 inches per hour in coastal and valley areas and 0.9 to 1.5 inches per hour in south facing mountain slopes.
Additional storm systems are expected from Christmas Day through Friday, bringing another 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain to coastal and valley areas and 1.5 to 5 inches in foothill and mountain regions.
As a result of the forecasted weather, several EVACUATION ORDERS and EVACUATION WARNINGS have been issued for select Ventura County areas. This information may be viewed below or on the Incident Dashboard: https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/e15ca0d2737d43cea6514043e6....
For additional information on the weather forecast, please visit the National Weather Service online https://www.weather.gov/lox/localareaforecast.
EVACUATION INFORMATION
Evacuation Orders
- Ventura Beach RV Resort – City of Ventura
A warning is presently in effect for this area and will be upgraded to an EVACUATION ORDER Effective 12/23/25 at 6:00PM – 12/24/25 at 6:00PM
A map of the affected areas can be found on the Realtime Incident Information Dashboard: https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/e15ca0d2737d43cea6514043e6....
Evacuation Warnings
Mountain Fire Burn Scar – (Unincorporated Camarillo)
- Effective 12/23/25 at 6:00PM – 12/24/25 at 6:00PM
Matilija Canyon/North Fork/Camino Cielo – (Unincorporated Ojai)
- Effective 12/23/25 at 6:00PM – 12/24/25 at 6:00PM
Community of Camp Chaffee / Foster Park – (Unincorporated Ventura)
- Effective 12/23/25 at 6:00PM – 12/24/25 at 6:00PM
A map of the affected areas can be found on the Realtime Incident Information Dashboard
Advisories: https://vcoes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/e15ca0d2737d43cea6514043e6....
A HAZARDOUS WEATHER ADVISORY is in effect from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 6:00 pm through Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 6:00 pm for:
- La Conchita Community (Unincorporated Ventura)
- Creek Road from Hwy 33 East to Encino Drive (Unincorporated Ojai)
A weather system moving through the area is expected to produce periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, including short bursts of high-intensity rain. These rainfall rates may exceed the capacity of storm drains, creeks, and roadways, creating a heightened risk of flash flooding. Flooding may occur rapidly with little warning, particularly in low-lying areas, urban locations with poor drainage, burn scar areas, and along small streams and washes.
During periods of intense rainfall, roads may become impassable due to standing water, mud, or debris, and localized damage to property and infrastructure is possible. Residents and motorists should remain alert to changing conditions, avoid driving through flooded roadways, and be prepared to take immediate action if flooding develops. Conditions can change quickly, and impacts may occur even outside of forecasted rainfall totals due to brief but intense downpours.
Areas included within the HAZARDOUS WEATHER ADVISORY area will be notified by VC Alert on Tuesday afternoon. For more information on the affected areas, visit the incident MAP.
SANDBAG INFORMATION
Ventura County Fire Stations
Self-service sandbag supplies are available at many Ventura County Fire stations. For a list of locations, visit https://fire.venturacounty.gov/sandbag-stations/.
Station 27 Fillmore, 133 C St., Fillmore, 93015, (805) 524-6610
Station 28 Piru, 513 N. Church St., P.O. Box 317, Piru, 93040, (805) 524-6620