At a Glance
- Evacuation warning for properties near recent wildfire burn zones in Los Angeles County.
- Late-December storm expected to bring additional rain, heightening mudslide risk.
- Flood watches will cover much of Southern California from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening.
- Why it matters: Residents in burn-scarred areas must prepare for possible evacuation and flash flooding.
A late-December storm is set to deliver more rain to Southern California, prompting authorities to issue an evacuation warning for homes near recent wildfire burn zones in Los Angeles County. Residents should stay alert as saturated hillsides face increased mudslide and debris-flow danger.
Evacuation Warning Details
The warning, effective at 11 a.m. Wednesday, covers properties near the Palisades, Eaton, Agua Dulce, Franklin, Bridge, Kenneth, and Canyon fires, as well as the Sunset Fire area in the Hollywood Hills.
City officials will conduct door-to-door outreach to high-risk residents.
- Palisades
- Eaton
- Agua Dulce
- Franklin
- Bridge
- Kenneth
- Canyon
- Sunset Fire area
Storm and Flood Outlook
The region, already saturated from a Christmas-week storm, is forecast to receive several more inches of rain. Rainfall totals are expected to reach 1-3 inches in most areas, with 2-5 inches possible in the mountains. Scattered showers are predicted for Wednesday morning, with heavier rains late Wednesday into Thursday morning as the calendar turns to 2026.
| Area | Rainfall (inches) |
|---|---|
| Most areas | 1-3 |
| Mountains | 2-5 |
Flood watches will be in effect for widespread parts of Southern California from Wednesday evening to Thursday evening, indicating flash flooding could develop and may be upgraded to flash flood warnings.
Key Takeaways
- Evacuation warning issued for homes near recent wildfire burn zones.
- Late-December storm could bring 1-3 inches of rain, 2-5 inches in mountains.
- Flood watches in place through Thursday evening, risking flash floods.
With the storm approaching, residents in Los Angeles County’s wildfire-burned hillsides should heed the evacuation warning and prepare for the potential of mudslides and flash flooding.
