Updated on: November 15, 2025 / 5:12 PM PST / CBS LA
An "unusually strong storm system" raised concerns about flooding in much of Southern California on Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Several inches of rain he accumulated throughout the region since Friday, with the heiest totals arriving between the morning and afternoon hours on Saturday. The weekend's portion of the storm is its second phase, the NWS said, and is expected to bring more throughout.
Saturday's rain covered most of the region, ranging from the Central Coast to San Diego County. The NWS issued flood advisories for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, but all had expired by 2 p.m.
Still, weather officials said that an advisory remained in place for coastal and valley areas from LAX to Point Conception through 8 p.m. on Saturday.
Rain intensity had decreased by the afternoon, although the NWS said thunderstorm chances still existed throughout the region, which could bring unpredictable, heightened rain totals in brief periods.
A flash flood warning was issued by the NWS at 8:37 a.m. for parts of Los Angeles County, with as much as an inch of rain expected to fall in the span of an hour. Flash flooding can be expected in "Burbank, Griffith Park, North Hollywood, Universal City, Pasadena, Hollywood, Van Nuys, Downtown Los Angeles, Mount Wilson, Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Encino, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, West Covina, Glendora, Altadena and Sunland."
The warning expired at noon, but was extended to 2 p.m. for burn scar areas, parts of the San Fernando Valley and southeastern LA County. They expired without another extension, except for in Kern County.
24-hour rain totals from 1 p.m. Friday night to Saturday, are as follows, according to the NWS:
1.74 inches in downtown Los Angeles2.27 in Thousand Oaks2.43 in Malibu1.53 in Long Beach0.86 in Palmdale1.69 in Burbank1.64 in Fullerton1.7 in Tustin1.61 in Chino1.03 in Riverside2.36 in Dana Point0.98 in San BernardinoEvacuationsDozens of specific homes he been hit with evacuation orders in those areas, and those affected he been alerted, according to Los Angeles County. Evacuation warnings he been issued at the following burn scars, in effect until 8 p.m. Sunday:
CanyonBethanyEatonPalisadesHurstKennethSunsetLidiaFranklinBridgeAguaOwenLandFishFor those evacuating their homes, three shelters are open in LA County. They are located at:
Stoner Recreation Center – 1835 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles, 90025 College of the Canyons – 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Valencia, 91355 Arcadia Community Park – 405 S Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, 91006 HazardsThe weather event caused damage and hazards in some areas.
All lanes of Topanga Canyon Boulevard was closed between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive do to minor debris flows, according to Caltrans. The highway will reopen after the storm passes.In Huntington Beach, Pacific Coast Highway was closed between Warner Avenue to Seapoint Street on Saturday morning due to flooding.More minor flooding was found on freeways in Los Angeles, including the 60 Freeway, near 3rd Street. In Ventura, mudflow was reported on the northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway near La Conchita.At least 58 trees were reported to be blown down in the city of Burbank alone.Police in South Pasadena told trelers to oid Edgewood Drive due to sinkholes opening up on the roadway.An updating list of damage from the NWS can be found here.
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