5 Freeway Submerged: Los Angeles Flooded by Atmospheric River

Major Flooding on I-5 in Sun Valley

• ⚠️ All lanes of the I-5 Freeway in Sun Valley are completely closed due to massive flooding.
• 📍 The closure affects both northbound and southbound lanes between Penrose Street and Lankershim Boulevard.
• 🌊 The highway is submerged under deep floodwaters, making passage impossible.

Impact of Atmospheric River Event

• 🌧️ Torrential downpours from an atmospheric river event have caused widespread street flooding across metro Los Angeles.
• 🚗 Video footage shows a Caltrans truck attempting to navigate the flooded highway, highlighting the severity of the situation.
• 💥 There are reports of numerous spin-outs and incidents on the roads due to the heavy rains and flooding.

Road Safety and Driving Tips

• 🚨 The CHP reported over 150 incidents in Los Angeles County earlier in the day, with numbers still high.
• ↔️ Drivers are advised to keep a distance between vehicles to avoid spinning out if they need to brake suddenly.
• 🛣️ It's recommended to stay in the middle of the lane to avoid pulling into deeper water areas.