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Live updates: Evacuations ordered, roads closed in California as flooding rain arrives

By Brian Lada, AccuWeather meteorologist and senior content editor & Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer & Kevin Byrne, AccuWeather senior editor & Faith Eherts, AccuWeather meteorologist

Published Nov 29, 2018 4:38 PM EDT | Updated Jul 1, 2019 5:03 PM EDT

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The very next storm to sweep from the Plains to the Atlantic coast will be no powerhouse but will cause some travel problems.

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This story is no longer bring updated as of 5:00 p.m. PST Thursday. For the latest reports on the flooding and mudslides in California, click here.

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Heavy rain and mountain snow is spreading across California and will bring the risk of flooding, mudslides and travel delays into Friday.

Measurable rain is expected in the state’s largest cities, including in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Sacramento.

Mandatory evacuations have already been issued for people living near the Holy Fire burn scar due to the potential for flooding and mudslides, while those in Malibu near the Woolsey Fire burn scar have been put on alert for potential evacuation.

Heavy rain triggers major debris flow in California's burn scar areas
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"Donner Pass could be measuring snow in feet by Friday morning, and it’s not out of the question that the pass would need to be shut down for a time Thursday into Thursday night, when the bulk of the snow is expected to fall there," said AccuWeather Meteorologist Jake Sojda.

Download the free AccuWeather app to know when the rain will begin and to stay up to date on the latest forecast.

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4:20 p.m. PST Thursday:

Some residents near the Camp Fire burn scar are being asked to shelter in place due to flooding. People taking shelter should avoid the lowest areas of the building.

An evacuation warning has been issued for the area of Centerville road from Harris Hills road north to Nimshew road. Residents are being asked to Shelter in Place.#ButteSheriff

— Butte County Sheriff (@ButteSheriff) November 30, 2018

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3:25 p.m. PST Thursday:

A mudslide has closed part of State Route 140 near where the Ferguson Fire burned earlier this year. This includes part of the road that extends into Yosemite National Park.

“There were three or four mudslides overnight, as well as at least one temporarily plugged culvert (drain),” Caltrans said on Thursday.

“The SR-140 closure -- which begins near Midpines at Bear Creek and continues up to Foresta Road in El Portal -- has no estimated time of opening. That is mudslide impact- and weather-dependent,” Caltrans added.

This is just one of many roads across the state that have been closed due to mudslides and debris flows.

Highway 38 and the road leading into Forest Falls remains closed due to mudslides that trapped several motorist. pic.twitter.com/UFKLJqRxxd

— Stan Lim (@stanlimphoto) November 29, 2018
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A bulldozer clearing debris from Highway 140 in California. (Photo: Caltrans District 10)

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2:24 p.m. PST Thursday:

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued that includes Chico, Paradise and Magalia, California until 9:15 p.m. PST.

Flash Flood Warning including Chico CA, Paradise CA, Magalia CA until 9:15 PM PST pic.twitter.com/tyTo3yH4xj

— @NWSFlashFlood (@NWSFlashFlood) November 29, 2018

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1:06 p.m. PST Thursday:

Major debris flow and rocks have closed State Route 38 in both directions from Valley of the Falls Dr. to Lake Williams Dr. Officials advise motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel.

UPDATE: State Route 38 is closed in both directions from Valley of the Falls Dr. to Lake Williams Dr. due to rock and debris flow. pic.twitter.com/Q8MMwu3ENw

— Caltrans District 8 (@Caltrans8) November 29, 2018

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12:00 p.m. PST Thursday:

There is a Flood Warning in effect and a Mandatory Evacuation Order for residents near Trabuco Creek.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for east central Orange County, indicating flash flooding may begin shortly with a potential for mud and debris flow in the Holy Fire burn area in Trabuco Canyon.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has issued an immediate mandatory evacuation order for residents of Trabuco Creek. Residents of Rose Canyon are under voluntary evacuation warning.

Hard road closures are in effect at Trabuco Canyon at Rose Canyon and Trabuco Canyon Road at Robinson Ranch Road.

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11:53 a.m. PST Thursday:

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the Camp Fire burn scar area until 3:00 p.m. PST. Flash flooding with debris flows are to be expected in the next few hours.

A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the #CampFire burn scar area until 3PM. Flash flooding with debris flows are likely in the next few hours. Be prepared to evacuate if told by local officials! #cawx pic.twitter.com/HLiuWU79UV

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 29, 2018

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11:46 a.m. PST Thursday:

Major debris flow and flooding has forced Orange County officials to issue mandatory evacuation orders for those in the area of Trabuco Creek. The videos below shows flooding in the Holy Fire burn area.

Road closures are in place on Trabuco Canyon Road at Rose Canyon and Robinson Ranch Road.

Major #debris flow right now #trabucocreek @cbsla #cbsla @DanielleGersh @NWSSanDiego @OCpublicworks pic.twitter.com/oGyXV8poNy

— michele gile (@michelegiletv) November 29, 2018

Debris flow has also started in Rice Canyon in Lake Elsinore, California and Glen Ivy Road in Corona, California.

#HolyFloodWatch Glen Ivy Rd. after 11:00 a.m. 11/28/2018 pic.twitter.com/LhxIg26rYF

— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) November 29, 2018

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11:15 a.m. PST Thursday:

Heavy rain that has sparked Flash Flood Warnings in burn scar areas is making its way to Orange County. Officials are advising people not to drive through flooded areas.

Radar view of the heavy rain entering Orange County and flash flood warning for the Holy burn scar that includes Holy Jim and Trabuco canyons #cawx #caflood #castorm #TADD when flooded turn around dont drown pic.twitter.com/DZbmZwxy17

— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 29, 2018

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9:06 a.m. PST Thursday:

There is a Flash Flood Warning including Riverside County, California until 12:00 p.m. PST.

Flash Flood Warning including Riverside County, CA until 12:00 PM PST pic.twitter.com/oGPravuSbj

— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) November 29, 2018

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8:44 a.m. PST Thursday:

Officials are monitoring the heavy rain and have enacted multiple resources such as search and rescue teams and swift water response equipment in case of mudslides or flash floods.

#LASD and @LACOFD continue to monitor #LARain. We have multiple resources including @SEBLASD Super Puma, search and rescue teams, & swiftwater response equipment incase of mudslides or flash floods. Keeping our Communities Safe by #Teamwork pic.twitter.com/bQTzDrPEoW

— LA County Sheriffs (@LASDHQ) November 29, 2018

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7:58 a.m. PST Thursday:

Pepperdine University announced that it was canceling classes on Thursday due to the road conditions in the area.

Due to rain in the area and uncertainty with road conditions, classes are canceled and offices are closed on the Malibu campus for today, November 29, 2018. All other campuses remain open at this time. More info: https://t.co/7s7MFJw23t

— Pepperdine University (@pepperdine) November 29, 2018

A jackknifed tractor trailer caused all lanes to be closed on California State Route 118 within the last hour.

WB SR-118 at Topanga Cyn Bl - ALL LANES CLOSED - traffic taken off at Topanga - jackknifed big rig with 20K lbs. of beverages - until further notice pic.twitter.com/r5z0h88IU8

— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) November 29, 2018

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7:33 a.m. PST Thursday:

A mudslide was reported in Oakland along Highway 13 in Oakland. Another mudslide was reported on Interstate 5 northbound near Sacramento.

Crews working to clear mudslide on Park Blvd. off-ramp from Highway 13 in #Oakland: https://t.co/wPbKQhdJWr pic.twitter.com/R8UX7c4nSv

— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 29, 2018

#CalTrans working on mudslide off shoulder of I-5NB slide poured into street below 2 right lanes from L street to Richards are closed. Offranp is open @CBSSacramento @GoodDaySac pic.twitter.com/lnyStW2Vpj

— Alisa “hybrid schedule” Becerra (@Alisabecerra) November 29, 2018

At 7am...rain gage at Monte Nido along the east side of the #WoolseyFire reporting 0.43" in 24 minutes. Mud and shallow debris flows likely to be occurring near Malibu Canyon now. Shelter in place and stay off roadways. #CAwx #LArain

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) November 29, 2018

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5:42 a.m. PST Thursday:

Motorists in both Southern and Northern California may face travel delays due to heavy rain moving into the state. A flood advisory has been issued for the areas near where the Hill and Woolsey fires burned. Rockslides are possible.

A flood advisory has been issued for the #Woolsey and Hill Burn areas through 715 AM. Minor mud and shallow debris flows will be possible. Rockslides possible across Malibu Cyn & Kanan Road this morning. Motorists beware! #cawx #LAweather #Socal

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) November 29, 2018

Showers moving into the Bay Area will cause a wet morning commute.

Wet morning commute as scattered showers 🌧️ and thunderstorms ⛈️ will be possible. Use caution as some showers maybe heavy at times. #cawx pic.twitter.com/lLCMJI1waL

— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) November 29, 2018

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3:10 a.m. PST Thursday:

Commuters should double check their route before heading to work this morning as portions of many roads have been closed due to flooding, particularly in urban areas.

The Alameda is closed both directions at Stockton due to flooding under the railroad crossing. Please drive safely. pic.twitter.com/osBOg1JiD1

— San José Fire Dept. (@SJFD) November 29, 2018

Power outages are affecting 30 percent of customers across Butte County in the Central Valley, which includes Paradise and the Camp Fire burn scar area.

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1:00 a.m. PST Thursday:

Just across the Bay from San Francisco in Marin County, California, strong winds caused a large tree to fall onto a pickup truck. No injuries were reported.

Nearby to the north, flooding has been reported in Sonoma.

An Urban Flood Advisory is in effect for much of the Valley through 6AM. Heavy rainfall is creating localized flooding on area roads and surfaces. Do not drive through flooded roadways! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/sWE3o1FjcG

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 29, 2018

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11: 45 p.m. PST Wednesday

While rain showers are just starting to move into the Los Angeles area, heavy rain has been inundating areas farther north for several hours.

Because it hasn’t rained heavily in so long, trees still haven’t been de-leafed. So the first big rain knocks those leaves down, and storm drains everywhere are clogged by debris. pic.twitter.com/biEj52RXQc

— Jim Tang (@wxmann) November 29, 2018

In Santa Cruz County, debris flows have overtaken portions of roadways in Scotts Valley. Flooding in San Francisco and Daly City has flooded roads with as much as 2 feet of water.

In addition to the pounding rain, residents are also being kept awake by strong winds in the Bay Area. Winds gusts have frequently been reaching 45 mph.

Dozens of flights out of San Francisco area airports have been delayed, and delays are also starting to mount up at LAX.

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5:30 p.m. PST Wednesday

California officials are monitoring the approaching rain and advise residents to be cautious.

Mandatory evacuations have been issued for areas near the Holy Fire burn scar, while those in Malibu near the Woolsey Fire burn scar have been warned that evacuations may be ordered due to the potential for flooding and mudslides.

Mandatory evacuations ordered as of 3 p.m. in the Holy Fire area for Amorose, Alberhill, Glen Ivy A, Glen Eden, Grace, Horsethief A, Laguna A, Matri, McVicker A, Rice, Withrow A. People in these zones MUST GO NOW. Check https://t.co/q5Eos4UKT2 for evacuation zone details.

— RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) November 28, 2018

#WoolseyStorm *INFO* @LACOFD and @LASDHQ are in unified command monitoring the coming rain. Additional resources have been staffed in the areas affected by #WoolseyFire. Stay informed, stay safe! pic.twitter.com/EGNTVXCIi3

— L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) November 28, 2018

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6:00 a.m. PST Wednesday

The US Geological Surveymaps below depict the likelihood of debris-flow generation and estimates of flow magnitude in locations where debris flows initiate.

US Geological Survey has an interactive map showing likely debris flow during rain in the #WoolseyFire #Malibu burn area. You can zoom in to street level. Rain forecast Wed & Thurs! Prepare for potential flooding mudslides power outages & evacuations. https://t.co/qFhC6iEcYb pic.twitter.com/anGU600Obj

— City of Malibu (@CityMalibu) November 28, 2018

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7:30 p.m. PST Tuesday:

Road closures have already begun in parts of California ahead of the major winter storm, including a stretch of Highway 1 near Big Sur. A 12-mile stretch of the road will be closed for at least two days between Mud Creek and Paul’s Slide due to the potential for washouts and mudslides, according to the California Department of Transportation.

Heavy snow will also make travel through mountain passes in the Sierras, such as Donner Pass along Interstate 80.

While the unsettled weather will disrupt travel, it will help wildfire efforts across the state.

“This is good news to help minimize that fire activity,” Cal Fire spokesman Scott McLean said on Tuesday.

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