Full Notification

CHP reports mud across all traffic lanes on PCH at Deer Creek Rd, just north of the LA/Ventura County Line. Caltrans is en route to the area. Motorists should avoid the area, if possible, and use alternate routes.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a flash flood watch until 3:00 PM Thursday afternoon for a portion of Southwest California, including the Woolsey, Hill, South, and Stone Fire burn areas in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Heavy rain and thunderstorm activity is forecast to continue in these areas in the morning into the early afternoon hours. 

Rain rates up to 0.75” per hour are possible. Flash flooding and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the recently burned areas. 

Precautionary/Preparedness Actions
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding, a very dangerous situation. Southern California residents in or below the recently burned areas are urged to take the steps necessary to protect their property. Persons in the watch area should remain alert and follow directions of emergency preparedness officials.

• As part of its storm preparation plan, the City of Malibu monitors storm conditions, and crews are patrolling and clearing roads of rocks and debris, clearing storm drains and culverts to prevent flooding, placing temporarily concrete k-rails as needed to prevent flooding and debris flows, and has heavy equipment staged at areas sensitive to flooding and debris flows. Sheriff’s Volunteers on Patrol (VOP) will assist with patrolling City streets and reporting issues.

• Flooding, mud and debris flows are a very real and dangerous threat, especially in the Woolsey Fire burn area. Prepare for water or gas outages, non-functional traffic signals, hazardous driving conditions and roads that may be impassable.

• Prepare for possible evacuations. Evacuation orders should not be taken lightly and are ordered because there is a threat to life and property. 

• People with mobility issues or large animals should consider evacuating early. 

• Due to potential storm-related power outages, it is possible that residents may not receive emergency alerts. Please monitor storm conditions on local news and the National Weather Service at https://www.weather.gov/lox. If heavy rain persists, do not wait for evacuation orders - leave early.