Southern California Drenched by Second Storm, Flooding and Snow Reported

Storm System Overview

• 🌧️ Southern California is experiencing its second of three storm systems, bringing widespread rain and cold temperatures.
• ⚠️ The current storm is expected to last through Tuesday, with a third system anticipated later in the week.

Areas Affected by Heavy Rain and Flooding

• 🌊 Santa Clarita experienced significant flooding, with storm water flowing through the Vista Valencia Golf Course.
• 🚗 Streets in the San Fernando Valley, including Nordhoff and Sherman Way, were inundated, with storm drains unable to handle the volume of water.
• 🚨 A flash flood warning was in effect for parts of LA County due to excessive rainfall rates.

Mountain Snow and Inland Empire Conditions

• 🏔️ Snow has been reported in some of the mountains and the Inland Empire.
• 🚗 Heavy rain was observed moving across the 10 and 15 freeways in the Inland Empire.

LA River and Swiftwater Rescue Operations

• ⚠️ The LA River experienced a fast-moving, deep, and dangerous current, prompting swiftwater rescue operations.
• 🚁 LA City Fire's swiftwater rescue team and a helicopter with night sun were deployed to search the river and storm channels.
• 🗣️ Residents described the river as being three times deeper than usual, with concerns for anyone who might have fallen in.

Debris Basins and Landslide Concerns

• ⚠️ Concerns were raised about the Yucaipa Trail debris basin in Sierra Madre, with residents worried about its capacity to hold runoff.
• ⛰️ The potential for mudslides and falling rocks was a concern in areas with heavy rainfall, particularly in canyons.
• 🌳 A 40-foot eucalyptus tree toppled in Newbury Park, crushing an apartment and displacing at least 10 people.

Forecast and Future Storms

• 🌦️ While the current storm is moving out, scattered showers may linger into Tuesday morning, with a drier Wednesday expected.
• ⛈️ Storm number three is forecast to arrive late Thursday and continue through Friday, bringing more rain to the region.