LOS ANGELES (KNX) –A Pacific storm hit Southern California early Thursday morning, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.
According to the National Weather Service, which issued a flood watch in the Southland and Orange County, most areas were expected to receive "around six hours of steady moderate to heavy rain."
“These type of rain intensities and amounts will create flooding problems," the NWS said. "This is a lot of water and the threat of flooding is a real concern.
Expect a lot of roadway flooding, including a few freeway closures.”
In Los Angeles, the Sepulva Basin was shut down around 6 a.m. due to flooding. Burbank Bouldverd was closed from the 405 Freeway to Balboa Boulevard, and Woodley Avenue was closed from Burbank Blvd. to Victory Boulevard.
Just before 6 a.m., Caltrans O.C. announced the Pacific Coast Highway was closed between Warner Avenue and Seapoint Street because of flooding as well.
In addition to a flood watch, a high surf advisory was put into effect from 6 a.m. Thursday to 10 a.m. Friday. In Seal Beach, a san berm was built on the beach to keep water away from homes and businesses.
Another concern was mudflows. On Wednesday, L.A. County Public Works issued a Phase 2 mudflow alert for the Fish Fire burn scar area starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m. Friday. KNX News reporter Craig Fiegener said barriers were put in place along Mel Canyon Drive in Duarte to keep away loose soil.
Ahead of Thursday’s storm, Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across California to “allow the state to respond quickly as the storm develops and support locals in their ongoing response.”
City News Service contributed to this report.
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