Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southern Los Angeles County Through Monday Afternoon
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central and Southern Los Angeles County, including the Eaton Burn Scar, as heavy rain triggers immediate flooding risks.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central and Southern Los Angeles County, CA
- 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 Central and Southern Los Angeles County, CA.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central and Southern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. The alert was issued at 10:57 AM PST on February 16, 2026, following radar indications of heavy rainfall.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts Central and Southern Los Angeles County, specifically including the Eaton Burn Scar. Locations expected to experience flash flooding include:
- Long Beach and Downtown Los Angeles
- Griffith Park, Hollywood, and North Hollywood
- Inglewood, Culver City, and Alhambra
- Burbank, Pasadena, and Mount Wilson
- Venice, Santa Monica, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, and Redondo Beach
- Van Nuys, Torrance, and Encino
- The Eaton Burn Scar
What You Should Do
Residents and motorists in the affected areas are advised to take the following actions:
- Turn around, don't drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
- Stay Alert: Be aware of your surroundings and avoid driving on flooded streets, underpasses, and low-lying areas.
- Monitor Terrain: Remain vigilant for rock slides and mud slides, particularly around high terrain.
- Follow Official Guidance: Adhere to all directions provided by Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials.
Expected Conditions
As of 10:57 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Expected rainfall rates are between 0.5 and 1 inch per hour.
Primary hazards include:
- Flash flooding of small creeks, streams, and urban areas.
- Flooding of highways, streets, and underpasses.
- Rock and mud slides in areas of steep terrain.
- Minor debris flows at recent burn scars, including the Eaton burn scar.
Timeline
The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 2:00 PM PST on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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