Southern California, mudslides

California 'burn scars' bring risk of mudslides: We explain.
Because of the recent wildfires, parts of Southern California are vulnerable to mudslides, mudflows, and landslides. Ash and debris are created when trees and other objects are burned in wildfires, and this can cause the ground to become slick.
Rainstorms Bring Some Relief, and Mudslides, to Parched Southern California
Heavy rain beginning Sunday afternoon caused some mudslides, and snow closed part of Interstate 5 near Los Angeles.
Rain douses wildfires in Southern California without causing serious mudslides
The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on Monday.
A look at what causes mudslides as California now cleaning up after wildfires
When a wildfire burns trees and anything like trees or vegetation, it burns so hot that anything in that vegetation being burned is vaporized, or turned into a gas.
Rain storm batters L.A., threatening mudslides as residents return after wildfires
A major rainstorm sweeping through the Los Angeles area is threatening Southern California's recovery from this month's devastating wildfires, creating dangerous conditions that could include debris flows and mudslides.
Much-needed rain triggers mudslides, debris flows in Los Angeles burn-scar areas
Southern California received some much-needed rainfall over the last two days, which helped with the ongoing wildfire fight across the Los Angeles area. However, the return of the rain triggered Flash Flood Warnings,
Rain gives LA wildfire relief but officials warn of mudslides and toxic ash
Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are forecast to receive 0.75 to one inches of rain, which may result in debris flows or mudslides.
Rain helps Los Angeles wildfires, risks mudslides
The weather provided relief for crews working to contain wildfires, though rain over a burn area ups the chances of flooding and mudslides
Were the rains enough to ease Southern California's fire threat? What we know
The recent storm brought some much needed moisture to Southern California without the dangerous mudslides some feared. But did it help reduce the fire danger?
California wildfires latest: Rain brings relief — and mudslides — to burn areas in Los Angeles
More than an inch of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles Monday afternoon, triggering flash flood watches and warnings in areas scorched by this month's wildfires.
Meteorologists warn of potential mudslides in SoCal burn scars
After multiple days of heavy rains provided Southern California with significant relief from a spate of catastrophic ...
Mudslides and floods swamp LA as much-needed rains fall on fire zones
A weekend storm in Los Angeles helped tamp down the most damaging wildfires in California history, but it also brought ...
Ocean water quality rain advisory issued in LA County after mudslides carry debris from burn scar areas
An ocean water quality rain advisory was issued for all of Los Angeles County beaches after weekend rainfall caused mudslides ...
Risk rises for mudslides around L.A. County fire zones; prepare for worst-case scenario, officials warn
Thunderstorms and heavier showers are most likely to occur through Monday afternoon, raising the risk of debris flows and ...
California Emergency Workers Are Battling a New and Potentially Deadly Threat: Mudslides
We don’t need the storm necessarily to produce a high total amount of rainfall,” said Nina Oakley, a geohazards climatologist ...
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Are mudslides possible after Border 2 Fire?
Firefighters said the canyon was filled with flames Friday night. Then, when the rain came down on Saturday and Sunday, it ...
Rain hits L.A. amid worries of mudslides; Malibu schools shut; I-5 closed at Grapevine
L.A. County's first significant storm in more than eight months has already forced the closure of I-5, unleashed mud on ...