Where and when rain is forecast to hit wildfire burn scars across the Los Angeles area
Forecasters released a breakdown Tuesday of where and when heavy rainfall this week is expected to hit areas of Southern California left burn-scarred by recent wildfires, raising the risk of potentially dangerous debris flows in those parts of the region.
LA flash flood watch: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a freight train, picking up or destroying anything in their path. They can move tons of sediment during a single storm, as Montecito, just up the coast from Los Angeles, saw in 2018.
Rain falls across Southern California, with wildfire burn areas prepped for debris flow
Precipitation was lighter than expected on Wednesday, with another storm on the way Thursday night into Friday.
Rain to slam Southern California Wednesday through Friday — could prompt mudslides, floods
Flood watches, when flooding conditions are considered ripe, are in place for stretches including the burn scars surrounding the Eaton, Palisades, Franklin and Bridge fires, from 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, to 4 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14.
Atmospheric river to cause potential flooding problems in Southern California
Southern California is in desperate need of rain, but it could come far too fast this week, especially in areas recently burned by wildfires.
Southern California's strongest storm of the winter is here: 'High risk of flooding, debris flow'
The first wave of the strongest storm of the winter began hitting Southern California on Wednesday, but the most damaging rains are expected Thursday.
Flash Flood, Debris Flow Risk as Storm Hits Wildfire Burn Areas in California
According to The Weather Channel, the storm raises major concerns for flash flooding and debris flows, especially in areas recently scorched by wildfires, including the Eaton and Palisades fire zones in Southern California.
California braces for flooding and mudslides as atmospheric river looms
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.
LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest
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Snow, freezing rain pummel mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Much-needed rain has begun to fall over Southern California, bringing relief to the drought-stricken region but also the threat of toxic runoff.
Rain to slam SoCal Wednesday through Friday — could prompt mudslides, floods
In Highland and Yucaipa, downslope from the burn scar of the Line fire, which devastated parts of the San Bernardino National ...
California Wildfire Map Shows Areas Getting Rain This Weekend
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
Heavy Rains Could Trigger Mudslides in Fire-Ravaged Southern California
Moisture sweeping down the coast will drench much of California, including areas that burned severely just a month ago.
How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
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California wildfires recovery updates: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Rebuilding efforts are in full swing for Los Angeles County residents as Tuesday marks five weeks since the California ...