LOS ANGELES, CA; Ventura, CA — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Western Los Angeles County in southwestern California... Northern Ventura County in southwestern California...
* WHEN...Until 1100 AM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rock slides and mud slides possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 910 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated isolated areas of locally heavy rain due to showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Rock and mud slides possible. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Malibu, Acton, Ojai, Chatsworth, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Agoura Hills, Van Nuys, Encino, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Universal City, Burbank, Hollywood and Venice. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Los Angeles, CA; Ventura, 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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