LOS ANGELES, CA — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Canyon rock and mudslides possible.
* WHERE...Southern and Eastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Canyon rock and mud slides possible. Minor debris flows possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1056 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding and potential rock and canyon mud slides, and minor debris flows. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Long Beach, Wrightwood, Whittier, West Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, Pomona, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, La Verne, Carson, Port of Los Angeles, Rolling Hills, Hacienda Heights, Santa Fe Springs and Norwalk. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Los Angeles, CA can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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