Road closures and flood warnings are in effect Sunday as Los Angeles County endures its first rainstorm of the season.
A flash flood warning was issued for the Franklin burn scar in Malibu and the western portion of the Palisades burn scar west of Las Flores Canyon Road. The warning is in effect until 11 p.m.
The debris flow in the burn scar areas could possibly be “life-threatening,” according to the National Weather Service.
Cities impacted by the recent wildfires are at an increased risk of seeing roadway flooding and minor debris flows.
Areas that will see flooding include: Eaton Fire burn scar, Alhambra, Whittier, Pasadena, West Covina, Mount Wilson, Downtown Los Angeles, Glendora, San Dimas, Griffith Park, Pomona, Burbank, Hollywood, Altadena, Eagle Rock, La Canada Flintridge, Glendale, Hancock Park, La Verne, and Hollywood Hills.
Road closures:
Pacific Coast Highway
- Southbound PCH closed at Sweeter Canyon Drive
- Northbound PCH closed at McClure Tunnel
10 Freeway
- Westbound 10 Freeway at Lincoln Boulevard
- Westbound 10 Freeway, 4th and 5th Street on-ramps
Topanga Canyon Boulevard
- Full closed in both directions between PCH and Grand View Drive
- Residents with identification south of Mulholland Drive to Grand View Drive may enter
5 Freeway
- Grapevine closed in both directions near Parker Road
The north and southbound I-5 is closed. Due to road conditions becoming hazardous, north and southbound I-5 was shut down. The closure will be in place for an unknown duration. If you must travel us an alternate route. Please travel safe. pic.twitter.com/PzYRRDMk52
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The Santa Monica-Malibu School District announced all Malibu schools will be closed on Monday due to “dangerous road conditions and challenges with access to our schools.”
