Rain, wildfire and Southern California

Where and when rain is forecast to hit wildfire burn scars across the Los Angeles area
Forecasters released a breakdown Tuesday of where and when heavy rainfall this week is expected to hit areas of Southern California left burn-scarred by recent wildfires, raising the risk of potentially dangerous debris flows in those parts of the region.
Rain falls across Southern California, with wildfire burn areas prepped for debris flow
Precipitation was lighter than expected on Wednesday, with another storm on the way Thursday night into Friday.
Good news for Southern California wildfires: Rain in forecast (but there's a catch)
If the rain falls at a steady, lighter rate, Southern California could be in good shape. That could mean enough rain to help ease the firefighting strain, but not enough to trigger another potential disaster. Heavier rain could mean the chance for flash flooding or mudslides over fresh burn scars.
LA flash flood watch: Rain on wildfire burn scars can trigger destructive debris flows − a geologist explains how
As the Los Angeles area begins cleaning up from devastating wildfires, city officials and emergency managers are worried about what could come next. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood watch for the region for Thursday,
Southern California's strongest storm of the winter is here: 'High risk of flooding, debris flow'
The first wave of the strongest storm of the winter began hitting Southern California on Wednesday, but the most damaging rains are expected Thursday.
Flash Flood, Debris Flow Risk as Storm Hits Wildfire Burn Areas in California
According to The Weather Channel, the storm raises major concerns for flash flooding and debris flows, especially in areas recently scorched by wildfires, including the Eaton and Palisades fire zones in Southern California.
Rain to slam Southern California Wednesday through Friday — could prompt mudslides, floods
Flames burned through brush and vegetation, reducing the soil’s ability to absorb water — allowing water to possibly flow quickly, picking up debris and creating dangerous mudslides, debris flows and flash flooding.
California braces for flooding and mudslides as atmospheric river looms
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash floods and mudslides.
LA fire areas brace for ‘life-threatening’ debris flows from the worst storm in a year as heavy snow hits the Midwest
Two significant storms are hitting two different parts of the country at the same time as a frenzied weather pattern shows no ...
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California wildfires lose steam but welcomed rain brings different threats
Palisades Fire: 23,448 acres with 94% containment ... A break from extreme weather is in store for Southern California as neither heavy rain nor strong winds are expected to return to the ...
California Wildfire Map Shows Areas Getting Rain This Weekend
Rain is expected in Southern California this weekend, and although the region needs the rain, it comes with risks.
Heavy Rains Could Trigger Mudslides in Fire-Ravaged Southern California
Moisture sweeping down the coast will drench much of California, including areas that burned severely just a month ago.
How weather driven by climate change helped fuel the Southern California fires
Al Roker talks to climate scientist Alexander Gershunov about the conditions that made the L.A. wildfires so devastating.
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California wildfires recovery updates: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Rebuilding efforts are in full swing for Los Angeles County residents as Tuesday marks five weeks since the California ...
Drone video shows mudslides from Palisades Fire burn area blocking historic Topanga Canyon
The Palisades Fire is now 100% contained after nearly a month of burning. Now, rain in Southern California has triggered ...
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The 'Most Destructive' Weather Event California Has Ever Seen
This list was made prior to the January 2025 wildfires currently plaguing Los Angeles*** Here's what LoveExploring detailed ...