Flash Flood Warning Issued for Central and Southern Los Angeles County Until 2:00 PM PST

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for much of Central and Southern Los Angeles County. This is a severe, life-threatening situation involving observed flash flooding. The alert was issued at 11:28 AM PST and remains in effect until 2:00 PM PST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad portion of southwestern California, specifically Central and Southern Los Angeles County. Impacted locations include:

• Major Cities and Neighborhoods: Downtown Los Angeles, Pasadena, Hollywood, Burbank, Glendale, Alhambra, Inglewood, Beverly Hills, Whittier, Culver City, North Hollywood, Altadena, Eagle Rock, La Canada Flintridge, Hancock Park, Hollywood Hills, and Toluca Lake.
• Key Landmarks: Griffith Park, Universal City, and Mount Wilson.
• High-Risk Zones: Multiple burn scars, including the Eaton and eastern Palisades burn scars, are at risk for debris flows.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the warned area should take the following precautions immediately:

• Turn around, don’t drown: Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads. Most flood-related deaths occur in vehicles.
• Avoid High Terrain: Be vigilant for rock slides and mud slides when traveling near steep slopes or high terrain.
• Stay Informed: Follow all directions provided by local Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials.
• Seek Safety: Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or are under an evacuation order.

Expected Conditions

Local law enforcement has already reported flash flooding developing due to heavy showers and thunderstorms.

• Rainfall Rates: Observed and expected rainfall rates are between 0.5 and 0.75 inches every 15 minutes.
• Primary Hazards: Life-threatening flash flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, highways, and underpasses. Significant rock slides, mud slides, and debris flows are expected, particularly on and near burn scars.

Timeline

The Flash Flood Warning is effective immediately as of 11:28 AM PST, Monday, February 16, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 2:00 PM PST today.