US EditionEvacuations Ordered As Storm Slams Southland, Bringing Flash Flood Danger
Rainfall of 3–6 inches with rates up to 1 inch per hour prompts flood watches and evacuation warnings near burn scars, officials said.
- On Nov. 14, 2025, most Southern California residents awoke to wet conditions as the first rain band moved in, with a stronger second rain band expected Friday night into Saturday.
- NWS forecasters warned that peak rainfall rates of a half-inch to an inch per hour and preconditioned ground increase the moderate-to-high risk of flash flooding and debris flows.
- Authorities set up an evacuation center at Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave and deployed 274 personnel with equipment while offering free sandbags at Altadena Public Works Fleet Maintenance Yard and Malibu Library parking lot.
- Caltrans officials said Topanga Canyon Boulevard closed at 10 p.m. Thursday with nightly closures through 5 a.m., and motorists should expect flooded roads and traffic delays during the Friday morning commute.
- The city activated its Emergency Operations Center Thursday night, as forecasters predicted 3 to 6 inches of rain, a Flood Watch, and another storm into next week.
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California weather alert: Flash flood warning in place for Los Angeles; evacuation ordered for burn scar areas
Weather Alert: A flash flood warning has been issued for Southern California, including Los Angeles, as heavy rains approach. The National Weather Prediction Centre warns of flash floods. The evacuation warnings are issued for burn scar areas, with concerns about debris flows.
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Westside CurrentStorm Slowly Moves into Southland; Wettest Weather Yet to Come
Light rain fell over much of the Southland Friday, beginning what is expected to be a significant dousing of rain that forecasters say could trigger flooding and mudslides, particularly in recent burn areas, where evacuation warnings were in effect. Most Southern California residents awoke to wet conditions Friday as the first of two bands of rain made its way into the region, leading to slick roads during the morning commute. The rain remained …
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Storm slowly moves into Southern California, with wettest weather yet to come
Light rain fell over much of Southern California early Friday, marking the start of what is expected to be a significant dousing of rain that forecasters say could trigger flooding and mudslides, particularly in recent burn areas, where evacuation warnings were in effect. Most Southern California residents awoke to wet conditions Friday as the first of two bands of rain made its way into the region, leading to slick roads during the morning comm…
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