LOS ANGELES, CA — * WHAT...Urban area and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Los Angeles County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 200 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Minor debris flows are possible in the Eaton Burn Scar. Canyon rock and mud slides possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1049 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Canyon rock and mud slides and minor debris flows possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Acton, Mount Wilson, Pasadena, Alhambra, Glendora, West Covina, Whittier, Downtown Los Angeles, Altadena, La Canada Flintridge, Eagle Rock, Glendale, Valyermo, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Wilson and Mount Waterman, Arcadia, Azusa, San Gabriel and El Monte. - 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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