Southern California Faces Widespread Mudslides and Flooding After Severe Storms

Heavy rains triggered debris flows in wildfire-scarred areas, causing road closures, evacuations, and power outages across the region.

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall to Southern California, resulting in widespread mudslides and debris flows in areas previously affected by wildfires.
Evacuation orders were issued for communities near the Eaton Fire burn scar as mud and debris overwhelmed roads and damaged infrastructure, including a partially collapsed grocery store roof in Azusa.
More than 30,000 residents in California experienced power outages, and emergency crews worked to clear blocked roads and assist with rescue operations.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood and severe weather warnings as the storm caused significant disruptions, including highway closures and damaged homes in areas like Malibu and Pacific Palisades.
The storm highlights the ongoing challenges of extreme weather in a region still grappling with drought conditions and the aftermath of destructive wildfires.