The strongest holiday rainstorm seen in years is expected Wednesday through Saturday, with the heaviest rainfall expected today. A Flash Flood Watch will be in effect through Wednesday at 10 PM for the entire City of Los Angeles, and Angelenos are advised to use caution on the roads. City departments are on high alert and repair crews are standing by, ready to respond if damage is done to roads and power lines.
Moderate risk of debris flows is expected in the recent burn scars. In Council District 4, portions of the west-facing slope above and east of Curson Avenue in the Hollywood Hills may be vulnerable to increased risks from flooding, erosion, and falling debris as a result of the Sunset Fire.
Residents in the area are advised to take preventative measures ahead of forecasted storms to reduce the risk of damage. These include erosion control efforts, drainage improvements, and other protective actions. To assist with these efforts, we are sharing the Homeowners Guide for Flood, Debris Flow, and Erosion Control prepared by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. This guide provides valuable information on safeguarding your property.
Additionally, the LA County Department of Public Works has a dedicated Mudflow Engineering Advice Hotline for residents to reach out with questions related to mudflow and storm readiness at 1-800-933-0930. For more information, please visit the LA County Public Works Fire Disaster Information webpage here and the Los Angeles Emergency Management Department Rain Readiness webpage here.
The Los Angeles Fire Department is also providing free ready-to-fill sandbags at all neighborhood fire stations, with select stations also offering free sand. Sandbags can effectively and inexpensively control mudflow, and can be filled with local soil. To find your closest fire station, click here. Please contact the station ahead of time to ensure they are still in stock.
Please remember, if you spot a dangerous storm impact such as intense flooding, debris flow, or downed power lines, call or text 911 to report an emergency.
Be sure you are staying informed by:
- Following the latest updates from the National Weather Service
- Signing up for alerts on NotifyLA.org
- Staying up to date with notifications from the Department of Transportation on Twitter@LADOTofficial and via our socials at @cd4losangeles.
To report power outages or receive status updates on your outage, please call the LADWP emergency line at (800) 342-5397. To request any non-emergency City services and to report any storm-related damage, including blocked stormwater drains, please call 311. You can also download the myLA311 app to easily create a service ticket from your phone.