Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bridge Burn Scar in East Central Los Angeles County
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an immediate Flash Flood Warning for the Bridge burn scar in Los Angeles County, warning of imminent debris flows and heavy rain.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Los Angeles County, California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Los Angeles County, California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Bridge burn scar area. The alert is classified as a severe threat with immediate urgency, as flash flooding and debris flows are ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California. Key locations identified in the warning area include:
- Heaton Flat
- Coyote Flat
- East Fork of the San Gabriel River
What You Should Do
Residents living in or immediately downstream of the burn area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. If it is safe to do so, quickly move away from the burn area. If evacuation is not possible, shelter in place and move to a second story or the highest location in your home to remain out of the path of fast-moving water and debris flows. Avoid drainages and roads in the impacted area.
Expected Conditions
According to Doppler radar and automated rain gauges, heavy rain is falling over the southwestern portion of the Bridge burn scar. Rainfall rates are expected to reach 0.5 to 0.75 inches per hour. These conditions are likely to trigger mud, rock, and debris flows that will impact drainages, roads, and residences situated in and directly below the burn area.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 3:28 AM PST on February 11, 2026, and is effective until 5:00 AM PST on February 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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