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Flash Flood Warnings Continue for 28,000 Residents in Southern California

Rain is expected to return on Saturday, raising the risk of debris flows in fire-scarred terrain.

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Overview

  • Flash flood warnings remain in effect Friday evening for San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties following heavy afternoon storms.
  • Storms have dumped between half an inch and two inches of rain at rates up to 1.25 inches per hour.
  • The warnings affect about 28,000 people across communities including Big Bear City, Lake Arrowhead, Lucerne Valley and the San Gabriel Mountains.
  • Officials warn that steep and recently burned slopes are at heightened risk of rockslides, mudslides and fast-moving debris flows.
  • The National Weather Service recommends that residents move to higher ground and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.