LOS ANGELES – ColoradoBoulevard.net:
Flood Flash Warning extended until Feb. 25 at 5:00 am.
At 1:51 am, the public reported heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 7 inches of rain have fallen.
Hazard…Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding.
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, burn scars, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Shallow landslides and mudslides are expected. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include:
- Burbank, Griffith Park, Universal City, North Hollywood, Pasadena, Hollywood, Downtown Los Angeles, Van Nuys, Beverly Hills, Alhambra, Mount Wilson, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora and San Dimas. This includes all recent burn scars.
Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
A Flash Flood Warning for a recent burn area means that flooding and debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents living in or immediately downstream should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Quickly move away from the burn area only if it is safe to do so, otherwise shelter in place and move to a second story or the highest location in your home to stay out of the path of fast-moving water and debris flows.
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