Dangerous storm triggers flooding, mudslides in LA County

LOS ANGELES – A destructive storm is making its way out of Southern California Friday, but not before flooding streets, neighborhoods and freeways, causing crashes and congestion, and leading to evacuation orders in recent burn areas. Heavy rain pummeled most of the region Thursday and intensified, sparking flooding and mud flows, particularly in Pacific Palisades, Altadena

From Fire To Flood: Storm-Related Evacuation Warnings Issued For Parts Of Palisades Fire Area & Runyon Canyon – Update

deadline.com - 13/Feb 03:19

UPDATED with latest forecast: With a potentially dangerous storm bearing down on the Southern California, evacuation warnings will take effect in...

Heavy rains prompt evacuation warnings for burned LA neighborhoods

courthousenews.com - 13/Feb 21:42

The biggest winter storm to hit Southern California so far this season has increased the risk of mudslides and debris flows in the neighborhoods...

Winter storm wreaks havoc: Blizzards, floods, mudslides and tornadoes batter California

times of india - 14/Feb 03:46

A powerful winter storm has wreaked havoc across the United States, causing dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and evacuations. The storm has...

Cyclone Zelia hits western Australia with winds around 300 km/h, cause torrential rain

times of india - 14/Feb 09:41

Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall on Western Australia's Pilbara coast as a Category 5 storm, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and...

Winter storm in southwest California prompts flash flood warnings

thestar.com.my - 13/Feb 21:04

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Intensifying rain is affecting most of southwest California on Thursday, triggering high risk of road flooding and...

Southern California roads submerged in sludge as heavy rains batter region

theguardian.com - 14/Feb 16:07

Parts of Los Angeles devastated by wildfires at risk of rock and mudslides as evacuation orders issued in Sierra Madre

What causes mudslides, and what can be done to lessen the danger?

lakelandtoday.ca - 13/Feb 18:50

Mudslides are dangerous torrents that are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows.

After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire

canadanewsmedia.ca - 15/Feb 04:10

SIERRA MADRE, Calif. (AP) — Residents of a Southern California mountain community near the Eaton Fire burn scar dug out of roads submerged in sludge...

Southern California Braces for Storm Damage in Wildfire Areas

the new york times - 13/Feb 13:17

An intense storm could cause flooding and debris flows in areas burned by wildfires. Some residents have begun to evacuate.

Kentucky Still Searching For Flood Survivors As It Braces For Another Winter Storm

dailywire.com - 17/Feb 10:43

Search and rescue operations are ongoing in Kentucky after it was hit with torrential rain over the weekend causing widespread flooding. Democratic...

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