The National Weather Service has warned that recently burned areas in Los Angeles County are susceptible to flooding and landslides as the region anticipates its initial significant winter rains. Notably, there is a heightened risk, estimated at 10% to 20%, for flash flooding and debris flow in areas impacted by recent wildfires, including the Palisades, Franklin, and Hughes fires. Meteorologists highlight that the burn scars hinder water absorption, increasing the likelihood of surface runoff and damaging flows. Thus, local communities should prepare for potentially severe weather conditions as uncertainty persists regarding storm impacts.
They're some of the freshest burn scars. They're close to communities and/or vulnerable infrastructure. And the orientation of the terrain would favor those areas...
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