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SoCal Dodges Major Damage After October Storm, Rain Moves Out

FOX 11 Los AngelesOctober 15, 20252 min8,005 views
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Storm Aftermath in Southern California

  • 🌧️ Southern California appears to have dodged significant damage from a recent October storm, with heavy rain moving out of the region.
  • ⚠️ Despite the storm's departure, lingering clouds and light sprinkles remain, and the threat of mud and debris flows continues, especially in areas with burn scars.

Rescue Operations and Rainfall

  • 🚒 LA City firefighters were busy, including a rescue of two people and two dogs trapped in the Tujunga River Basin as water levels rose rapidly.
  • 🏥 One man was hospitalized for hypothermia following the rescue.
  • 💧 Significant rainfall was recorded, with nearly 2.5 inches near the Eaton Dam and 5 inches near the Cogswell Dam.

Road Conditions and Traffic Impacts

  • 🚗 Roads turned into rivers in some areas, causing stalled cars and significant traffic backups.
  • ⚠️ Several cars got stuck in floodwaters, and weather-related accidents were reported on freeways, including a multi-vehicle collision.
  • ⛰️ A small mudslide in Highland Park also contributed to traffic slowdowns.

Ongoing Concerns and Preparedness

  • 🏞️ Officials emphasize that the ground remains saturated, and the risk of mud and debris flows persists, particularly above communities near burn scars like the Eden fire.
  • 🚧 Concrete barriers have been placed along streets in Altadena as a precautionary measure against potential flows.
  • 📢 Updates on the situation were promised throughout the morning.
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