"Southern California is in for an intense douse of heavy rainfall, strong winds and major snow over the Christmas holiday, a combination that forecasters say has the potential for life-threatening flooding and mudslides, among other risks. The excessive rainfall also has the potential to raise the dangers associated with flash flooding, according to the National Weather Service. "These [high-risk] days correspond to about two out of every five flood-related fatalities and a significant majority of all flood-related property losses in the contiguous United States,""
"As the name suggests, flash floods can develop quickly, sometimes in just a few minutes and without visible signs of rain, according to Ready L.A. County, a government-sponsored emergency preparedness website. Be aware of flood hazards wherever you live, but especially if your home is in a low-lying area or near water, canyons or near a recently burned hillside, Ready L.A. County advises."
A cold winter storm will bring heavy rain, strong winds and major mountain snow to Southern California over the Christmas holiday, creating potential for life-threatening flooding and mudslides. Rainfall is expected to intensify Tuesday into the night with the highest flood risks on Wednesday, and rain chances may linger into Saturday. Flash floods can develop within minutes and may occur without visible rain. Areas at elevated risk include southern slopes of the Santa Monica, San Gabriel and San Bernardino mountains, much of the L.A. Basin, Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks and Santa Barbara. Residents in low-lying areas, near water, canyons or recently burned hillsides should check flood zone maps, follow evacuation orders and prepare a go-bag.
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