LIVE: Southern California on flood watch as a 3rd round of rain slams region

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The third and final round of a holiday storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, has arrived in Southern California, bringing the continued threat of flooding, and mud and debris flow. 

The final wave of the storm comes on one of the busiest travel days of the year. 

Flood Watch

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Flood Watch through 4 p.m. Friday. The heaviest rainfall is expected in the Bridge Fire burn scar zone from 6 a.m. – 10 a.m., and from 8 a.m. to noon for the Line Fire burn scar zone. 

The same weather advisory has been issued in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through 6 p.m. Friday. 

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Final round of Christmas storm

The third and final round of a Christmas storm arrived overnight with continued rainfall in the morning hours. 

Snow Levels

NWS forecasters said the snow level will fall to around 4,500 feet by Friday night. 

For the San Bernardino County mountains, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible for elevations around 7,000 feet and between 8 and 14 inches for communities above 8,000 feet. 

Evacuation warnings

San Bernardino County

The Wrightwood and Lytle Creek communities remain under an evacuation warning. 

Los Angeles County

An evacuation warning is in place for the following burn scar zone areas: 

  • Kenneth Fire
  • Palisades and Mandeville Canyon
  • Eaton Fire
  • Sunset Fire
  • Topanga Canyon closure (Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive)

Below is a live update on the storm in Southern California: 

Widespread rainfall

9 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reported from Woodland Hills with rising water levels. Areas across LA County continued to see moderate rainfall. 

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Rain continues to bear down on Southern California

A Flood Watch remains in place in LA and Ventura counties as the areas continue to get drenched by a holiday storm. 

Flash Flood Warnings canceled

7:40 a.m.: The NWS canceled all Flash Flood Warnings at 6 a.m. in Southern California. However, flood watches and advisories remain in effect for San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and LA counties. 

Rainfall totals as of Friday morning

The NWS reported rainfall totals as of 6:50 a.m. Friday. See the list below.

  • Bel Air: 4.08 inches
  • Beverly Hills: 3.62 inches
  • Hollywood Reservoir: 3.41 inches
  • Hawthorne: 2.18 inches
  • Long Beach 1.09 inches
  • Chatsworth Reservoir: 7.22 inches
  • Burbank: 3.55 inches
  • Sierra Madre: 3.99 inches
  • East Pasadena: 3.36 inches
  • Newhall: 8.22 inches
  • La Verne: 2.76 inches
  • Claremont: 2.39 inches
  • Warm Springs: 9.90 inches
  • Santa Anita Dam: 4.89 inches
  • Ventura: 6.34 inches
  • Camarillo: 5.46 inches
  • Thousand Oaks: 5.84 inches
  • Moorpark: 5.43 inches
  • Piru: 6.20 inches
  • Fillmore: 5.81 inches

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Landslide reported on 101 Freeway in Ventura

6:36 a.m.: Authorities reported a landslide on the northbound side of the 101 Freeway in Ventura. 

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Landslide on 101 Freeway in Ventura

Authorities reported a landslide on the 101 Freeway in Ventura.

Afternoon highs in the region

6:15 a.m.: Along with consistent rain and strong winds, Southern California residents can expect cool conditions. 

Evacuation center established in San Bernardino County

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Wrightwood hit hard by holiday storm

The Wrightwood community was one of the hardest hit in a holiday storm. An evacuation warning remains in effect for the area.

6:10 a.m. An evacuation warning remains in place for Wrightwood and Lytle Creek, which have been some of the hardest hit communities by the storm. 

An evacuation center has been established at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds in Victorville. 

Morning conditions in Malibu

6 a.m.: FOX 11's Mario Ramirez reported light but consistent rain in Malibu. Also, the winds were so powerful overnight, it caused a tree to topple over. 

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Strong winds cause tree to topple over in Malibu

A winter storm rolling through Southern California caused damage across the region, including in Malibu where strong winds caused a tree to topple over. 

Flash Flood Warning in Southern California

3:39 a.m.: The NWS issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of LA County, including West Hollywood and Malibu, through noon. 

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