US EditionEvacuation Warnings Issued for LA Burn Scar Areas Ahead of New Year's Eve Storm
Evacuation warnings affect nine burn scar areas in Los Angeles County due to heavy rain and flash flood risks from an atmospheric river, with up to 3.75 inches forecast in some zones.
- On December 31, Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management issued evacuation warnings for nine burn scar areas, effective 11 a.m. Wednesday, due to possible mud or debris flows from Malibu to Altadena.
- Given last week's storms, saturated soils raise mudflow risks as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain Wednesday night through January 1, 2026, the National Weather Service says.
- The NWS forecasts 1 to 2 inches in coastal and valley areas, 2 to 5 inches in foothill and mountain spots, and hourly rainfall rates around 0.50-1.00 inch per hour Wednesday night and Thursday.
- Governor Gavin Newsom directed the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services to pre-position personnel, while the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors ratified a local emergency and Caltrans closed 3.6 miles of Topanga Canyon Boulevard.
- The NWS said flood watches cover much of Los Angeles County Wednesday evening through Thursday evening, with a near 100% chance of rain for the Rose Parade on January 1, 2026.
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