Heavy rain bringing flooding, ponding in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - The strongest storm of the season has officially made its way into Southern California, bringing widespread rain to the region.
Ahead of the storm, California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed additional resources in Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties. In addition, evacuation orders were issued for several burn scar zones in LA County.
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Forecasters predicted the storm would deliver a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. The National Weather Service is predicting the heaviest impacts to be between 3 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, with a moderate risk for damaging flooding and debris flow. The storm is expected to last through Sunday.
Evacuation orders, warnings lifted
Officials have lifted all evacuation orders and warnings related to the weekend's rain and debris flows.
LA storm: Heavy rain to come Saturday morning
As a heavy storm enters the LA region Friday night, there's potential for significant flooding and debris flow for the next few days. Ariel Cohen with the National Weather Service, LA Mayor Karen Bass, and LA city and county fire chiefs gave an update on how to prepare for the storm and discussed evacuations in the burn scar areas.
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Southern California is not quite out of the woods just yet as the atmospheric river remains in the area.
Evacuation warnings issued
Evacuation warnings were issued for residents in the Eaton, Palisades, Sunset, Canyon, Hurst, Kenneth, Lidia and Bridges burn scar zones.
The city issued an evacuation warning that'll be in effect through 11 a.m. Sunday for residents near the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset fire burn zones. Mayor Karen Bass said evacuation orders will be in effect from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday for "select vulnerable properties within burn scar areas.''
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said 126 homes were impacted by the evacuation order, all in the Palisades Fire burn area. An evacuation center was established at the Stoner Recreation Center,
1835 Stoner Ave., in West Los Angeles.
County officials issued an evacuation warning for residents near the Eaton Fire area in Altadena. County officials warned that any other recent burn areas could also be at increased risk of flooding or debris flows.
Cops go door-to-door to check on evacuation zones
FOX 11's Matthew Seedorff followed LASD as deputies went door-to-door to check and see if residents followed the evacuation orders.
A flood watch is in effect from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Closures and cancelations
Tyler the Creator announced on Instagram the "Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival" at Dodger Stadium has been postponed to next weekend.
"Due to the fact this storm because an atmospheric torrential downpour we had 2 choices – cancel or move to next weekend. We chose the latter," he wrote.
Six Flags Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm announced the parks will be closed on Friday, Nov. 14 due to inclement weather. Tickets at the parks can be used for one public operating day through the end of 2025.
Follow FOX 11 for updates on the storm below:
10:20 p.m.: A Flood Advisory is in effect now until 8:15 a.m. Saturday for the western Los Angeles County area. Some locations that will experience flooding include, Acton, Santa Clarita, Northridge, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Burbank, Chatsworth, Universal City, Encino, Griffith Park, Palmdale, Hollywood, Lancaster, Woodland Hills, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, Downtown Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, the Hughes burn scar and other recent small burn scars.
8:50 p.m.: A Flood Watch is scheduled to go into effect Saturday, November 15th from 1 a.m. through 10 p.m.
8:30 p.m.: The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued an evacuation warning for the following communities due to potential mud and debris flow.
An evacuation warning is in effect for the communities of:
- Mount Baldy Village
- Northeast Yucaipa
- East Highland
- Wrightwood
- Seven Oaks
- Forest Falls
6:30 p.m.: An evacuation order will be in effect from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday for "select vulnerable properties within burn scar areas." LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said 126 homes were impacted by the evacuation order, all in the Palisades Fire burn area.
Powerful storm sweeps through SoCal
Friday saw a lot of widespread rain, but the bulk of the storm system is expected to come early Saturday morning.
6 p.m.: In Orange County, authorities issued an evacuation warning for areas near the Airport Fire burn area, including Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon and Bell Canyon.
4 p.m.: Caltrans crews are keeping the 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive closed until further notice due to moderate rainfall in the canyon that could result in mud and debris flows.
Preparations underway in Malibu, Palisades as storm moves in
Forecasters say significant rain could trigger flooding and mudslides, particularly in recent burn areas. Construction crews spent much of the day preparing Malibu and Palisades ahead of Saturday's storm.
1 p.m.: Hailey Winslow reported from Pacific Coast Highway where crews were working to prevent potential mud and debris flow. As more rain hits Southern California, the ground will continue to get saturated.
Unfortunately, the storm has hindered Duke’s from reopening. A manager told Winslow they are still aiming to reopen ahead of the holidays.
Duke's faces another setback as SoCal get drenched
FOX 11's Hailey Winslow reported from Malibu where Duke's has faced another setback on its road to reopening.
12:30 p.m.: The storm continued to roll through Southern California, with forecasters saying it was lighter and warmer than previously predicted. Still, models show heavier rain will pick up late Friday going into Saturday afternoon.
Storm rolls through Southern California
FOX 11 continued to monitor the storm as it moved through Southern California.
9:55 a.m.: Evacuation warnings remain in effect for residents in the Palisades, Hurst and Sunset through Sunday night.
After some moderate showers during the morning rush hours, more parts of Southern California saw light rain and drizzle during the late morning hours.
Powerful storm moves through Southern California
Residents in burn scar areas braced for possible mud and debris flow with rain expected in Southern California over the next several days.
8 a.m.: Good Day LA provided team coverage as activity increased across the Southland. FOX 11 Meteorologist Maria Quiban reported forecast models showed light showers in the Inland Empire and LA County with sprinkles in most of Orange County.
In addition, Rachel Aragon spoke to neighbors at the scene where a downed tree smashed a car in the Westlake District, Mario Ramirez reported from the Palisades burn zone where mud and debris flow were possible once rain intensity increased, and Koco McAboy reported from the 101 Freeway in Woodland Hills where rain was consistently falling.
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7:35 a.m.: Surf was up in Malibu as a group of surfers weren't going to let the rain stop them from their morning routine. The move is not encouraged by officials.
Downpours hit Palisades burn scar area
Despite an evacuation warning, the rain wasn't stopping some dedicated surfers from their morning routine.
6:20 a.m.: SkyFOX flew over wet roadways in Hollywood following a deadly crash.
6:15 a.m.: SkyFOX flew over a downed tree in the Westlake Village along Hoover Street. While someone's truck was crushed in the incident, no injuries were reported.
Tree falls in Westlake District
FOX 11's Stu Mundel captured aerial images of a tree that fell in the Westlake area on Friday morning.
5 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reported nonstop rain from Malibu in the Palisades burn scar area. City crews lined up thousands of feet of k-rail and sandbags to help prevent mud and debris flow.
FOX 11's Koco McAboy reported from Altadena where Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies went door-to-door to inform residents of the evacuation warning and that they should be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
LASD goes door-to-door in Eaton Fire burn scar zone
Residents in LA County's recent burn scar zones were under an evacuation warning.
The Source: This story was reported with information from FOX 11's ground and sky crews, local officials, the National Weather Service and FOX 11's Weather Team.