LA Flood Watch: Heavy Rain, Flooding, Mudslides Expected – Patch

LA Flood Watch: Heavy Rain, Flooding, Mudslides Expected  Patch

Heavy rain could trigger flooding and debris flows in some parts of the county. LOS ANGELES, CA — Parts of Los Angeles are under a flood watch Wednesday as a powerful storm moves into Southern California, bringing the threat of heavy rain, thunderstorms, mudslides and dangerous road conditions. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for the Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent coastal areas through Thursday afternoon. The watch covers mountain and hillside areas west of the 405 Freeway, including Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Bel Air and portions of the San Fernando Valley. Hillside neighborhoods in Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills, along with the Sepulveda Pass and surrounding canyon roads, could be vulnerable to flooding, mudslides and debris flows as the storm moves through the region.

There are Flood Watches in effect for portions of our area from 8 AM Wed- 5PM Thu. First year burn scars are the most vulnerable to flooding/debris flows. However, at least minor flooding is possible anywhere heavy rain occurs. #CAwx https://t.co/3RAP4daSOy The storm is expected to bring about 1.5 inches of rain to much of Los Angeles County, with 2 to 3 inches possible in the mountains and areas hit by thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Thunderstorms could produce rainfall rates approaching 1 inch per hour, increasing the risk of flash flooding