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LA atmospheric river bring flooding, mudflow
The weekend's atmospheric river brought flash flooding, mudflow and treacherous driving conditions across Southern California.
LOS ANGELES - A strong storm system hit Southern California this weekend. During the peak of the storm, a small sinkhole opened in South Pasadena and various roads across Los Angeles County experienced flash flooding.
Forecasters said most of the area will receive between 3 and 6 inches of rain before the dual systems move out of the region Sunday.
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Atmospheric River: Saturday evening forecast
Southern California is not quite out of the woods just yet as the atmospheric river remains in the area.
Forecasters predict the storm could deliver a month’s worth of rain in just a few days. The heaviest impacts came and went on Saturday, delivering some flooding and ponding to parts of the area.
However, Southern California is not quite out of the woods just yet as the storm system is expected to linger through Sunday.
Follow FOX 11 for updates on the storm below:
Evacuation orders, warnings lifted
Officials have lifted all evacuation orders and warnings related to the weekend's rain and debris flows around 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 15.
Flood Watch
According to the National Weather Service, a Flood Watch is in effect Saturday, November 15 from 1 a.m. through 10 p.m. for much of Los Angeles County. Areas within the flood watch zone could see roadways flooded or closed, power outages, mud or debris flow.
The National Weather Service extended the Flash Flood Warning for East-Central Los Angeles County, which includes the Bridge Burn Scar, until 2 p.m.
The flash flood warning area includes Burbank, Griffith Park, North Hollywood, Universal City, Pasadena, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Downtown Los Angeles, Mount Wilson, Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, West Covina, Glendora, Altadena, Sunland, and the Eaton Burn Scar and other burn scars.
An earlier flash flood warning was issued until noon Saturday for Torrance, Compton and Inglewood.
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LA Rain: Flash Flood warning in effect
A citywide flash flood warning was issued until noon Saturday in Los Angeles, with a similar warning in effect for burn scar areas in Los Angeles County.
A flood advisory is in effect until 2 p.m. Saturday for parts of Los Angeles County including Malibu, Agoura Hills, Woodland Hills, Chatsworth, Encino, Santa Monica, Malibu Creek State Park, Calabasas, Topanga State Park, Westlake Village, Point Dume, Canoga Park, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Oak Park, Malibu Canyon and Los Virgenes Roads through the Santa Monica Mountains, Kanan Dume Road through the Santa Monica Mountains and Topanga Canyon Road through the Santa Monica Mountains.
Thunderstorms
Strong thunderstorms hit northeastern Los Angeles County at 11:15 a.m.
Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles north of Lake Hughes to Lancaster to
Littlerock.
Road Closures
Saturday's rain caused a minor rockfall and debris flow to a stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive, according to Caltrans. The highway remains closed, and will reopen after the storms pass and crews have removed all hazards.
Evacuation Warnings and Orders
Recent burn areas are at an increased risk of flooding or debris flows. Evacuations are in place for all recent burn scar zones.
Los Angeles
An evacuation order is in effect from 8 p.m. Friday through 8 a.m. Sunday for "select vulnerable properties within burn scar areas." On Friday, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said 126 homes were impacted by the evacuation order, all in the Palisades Fire burn area.
The city of Los Angeles 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. The county also issued a warning for residents near the Eaton Fire area in Altadena.
An evacuation center was established at the Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave., in West Los Angeles.
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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.
Orange County
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.
The American Red Cross' Southern California chapter has opened a shelter at Foothill Ranch Library, 27002 Cabriole in Foothill Ranch.
San Bernardino County
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department issued an evacuation warning for the following communities due to potential mud and debris flow.
- Mount Baldy Village
- Northeast Yucaipa
- East Highland
- Wrightwood
- Seven Oaks
- Forest Falls
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The Source: Information for this story came from the National Weather Service.