...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southwest California including the following areas, most of Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Los Angeles County, and the offshore islands. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Ample roadway flooding with a number of closures are possible, including rockslides and mudslides on canyon roads. Some neighborhoods may experience shallow flooding of buildings. Heavy and dangerous flows are expected in rivers and creeks, with one or two creeks possibly overflowing as well as an increase in swift water rescues. At least shallow or minor debris flows are expected over recent burn scars, with a moderate risk of significant and damaging debris flows primarily for the Palisades, Eaton, and Bridge burn scars. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - There is a growing risk for heavy rainfall with a chance of thunderstorms during this time period. As a result, rainfall rates up to around 1 inch per hour will be possible near thunderstorms and south facing foothills and mountains. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. &&
