Flood watch in effect for fire scorched areas of California
Much of fire ravaged southern California is under a flood watch after devastating flames have left thousands of acres barren and vulnerable to flash flooding, land and mudslides with rain in the forecast.
California rainstorms raise flood risks
Southern California is grappling with intense rainstorms that began over the weekend and are expected to last through Tuesday, delivering much-needed relief from drought conditions but significantly heightening the risk of floods and mudslides in regions scorched by recent wildfires.
Rain raises mudslide concerns in California's burn scar areas, flood watch extended
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.In response, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a mud and rockslide warning advisory for residents of Altadena and Malibu,
There’s mudslide risk in Southern California after weekend rain that helped ease fires
Mudflows prompted the closures of at least some roads, including in Topanga Canyon and on parts of the Pacific Coast Highway.
California Faces Flood And Landslide Risk After Wildfire Devastation
Storm system threatens Southern California burn areas with potential flooding and debris flows as first winter rain approaches.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
This file captures the news of the California wildfires from Sunday, Jan. 27. For the latest updates on the fires, follow USA TODAY's coverage for Monday, Jan. 27. Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
Rain in Southern California Creates Mudflows but Helps Firefighters
More rain fell Monday on parts of Southern California after causing mudflows over the weekend, helping firefighters but boosting the risk of toxic ash runoff in areas scorched by Los Angeles-area wildfires.
Southern California rain helps firefighters but creates risk of flooding and toxic ash runoff
A portion of the Pacific Coast Highway in Los Angeles County was closed on Sunday afternoon due to mudflows as rain fell in parts of Southern California.
California Wildfire Updates: Palisades, Eaton Fires Over 90% Contained—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Jan. 8, 1:25 p.m. PST The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades—an affluent coastal neighborhood—exploded to ...
L.A. fire updates: Fire cleanup continues after flooding, mudflows; Palisades fully reopens to resident
The amount of rainfall Los Angeles has received isn’t quite enough to keep the fire season from dragging into February. But ...
Southern California braces for flooding, mudslides as intense rainfall expected among wildfire-ravaged areas
The National Weather Service said there is a 15-25% chance of thunderstorms across the region, which could bring periods of ...
California Wildfire Updates: Fires Near Full Containment—As Officials Warn Of Flooding, Mudslides
Three active fires in Los Angeles neared full containment Sunday, as the region receives much-needed rain that has produced ...
What happened over the January weekend when heavy rain brought flood advisories, mudslide danger
After an epic dry streak, the first real rain of winter fell in Southern California, bringing elevated risk of floods and ...
California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-need rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat ...
California Wildfires: Expected rain may boost firefighting efforts, but officials are vigilant about flooding.
The rain that is expected to hit the scorched Los Angeles landscape this weekend may bring relief to the fire fights, but it ...
Flood watch issued for Southern California for Sunday and Monday, says the NWS
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a flood watch at 8:27 p.m. on Saturday valid from Sunday 10 a.m. until Monday 4 p.m. The ...
Southern California is about to get soaked -- the good and the potentially bad
The Los Angeles area is preparing for its first rain since wildfires first broke out weeks ago. But too much rain at once ...