Rain, Flood and Los Angeles

Flood Watch Issued For Fire-Stricken Los Angeles Areas—Here’s Why Rain Might Be An Issue
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch effective from 4 p.m. Sunday to 4 p.m. Monday for areas in or near burn scars created by the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire, Hughes Fire and Bridge Fire, the latter blaze of which burned 56,000 acres last fall.
Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles burn-scar areas
Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings,
From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.
Flood Watch Begins in Los Angeles Wildfire Areas as Forecasters Boost Projections for Rain
A flash-flood watch went into effect at 10 a.m. Sunday that includes fire-scarred areas of Souther California, with forecasters boosting their predictions for rainfall that carry the risk of significant flash flooding and debris.
Floods, landslides threaten Los Angeles along wildfire ‘burn scars’
High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!” the National Weather Service said.
Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 28
A new wildfire was reported today at 12:47 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.
Rain expected to linger Monday as flood watch remains in effect for LA burn scar areas
Light rain and scattered showers will linger across Southern California and the region's mountain communities will see more snowfall Monday. The much-needed rain is dampening recent fire areas while also increasing the risk of mudslides and dangerous debris flow.
Flooding causes hourslong closure on 101 Freeway through downtown Los Angeles
A Sigalert was issued for several hours Monday morning after what looked like a lake formed on the 101 Freeway in downtown ...
What happened over the January weekend when heavy rain brought flood advisories, mudslide danger
After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and ...
Los Angeles Faces Risk of Mudslides With the Arrival of Rain
The wet weather will bring relief to Southern California after a prolonged period of dryness, but there’s concern that any ...
UPDATE: Los Angeles under a flash flood warning Sunday night, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued an updated flash flood warning at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 11 p.m.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
Rain falling on Southern California is expected to aid firefighters mopping up multiple wildfires. But potentially heavy ...
'Life Threatening': Flash Flood Warnings in Place in LA
Burn scars left by the recent fires in Los Angeles are becoming hotbeds for flash flooding, mudslides and debris flows as ...
L.A. fire updates: Fire cleanup continues after flooding, mudflows; Palisades fully reopens to resident
The amount of rainfall Los Angeles has received isn’t quite enough to keep the fire season from dragging into February. But ...
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 90% Contained—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to ...