Los Angeles, California – Heavy rain is pushing across Los Angeles County this morning, creating a dangerous flash-flood setup for Malibu, the San Fernando Valley, and foothill communities through noon Saturday. Steep terrain and recent burn scars are especially vulnerable, with fast-moving runoff expected to cause sudden mud and debris flows.
According to the National Weather Service, a Flash Flood Warning remains in effect for much of LA County, stretching from Malibu and Topanga through Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Santa Clarita, and into the San Fernando area. Intense rainfall rates are already overwhelming small creeks and canyon roads, and officials are urging residents in burn-scar zones to move to higher ground immediately.
Emergency managers say sections of Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Road, and State Route 2 could become impassable if debris begins sliding. In the city of Los Angeles, low-lying freeway underpasses—especially along the 110, 5, and 101 corridors—may experience rapid ponding. Schools across the foothill communities have been advised to monitor conditions through the morning hours.
Residents in canyon communities should keep phones charged, avoid crossing flooded roadways, and be prepared to leave quickly if slopes begin to slide. More rainfall is expected to taper by midday, though saturated ground may continue to shift into early afternoon. Additional alerts are possible if storms redevelop.
