Rare high risk for flooding threatens southern California
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A rare high risk for flooding has been issued for Southern California, including areas in and around Los Angeles. The heaviest rain will fall Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, so the National Weather Service is urging people to reconsider travel plans.
Breakdown
- High risk flood zone identified, threatening property and livelihoods
- Flooding likely along I-5, I-405, and PCH 101; burn scars increase risk 10s
- Runoff from wildfire areas expected to flow south into the Pacific 22s
- LA River expected to swell due to ongoing heavy rainfall 32s
- Multiple waves of storms forecast, with snow moving into central Sierra 53s