Video Of Flooding From California Storm Is Staggering
Southern California is currently being smacked by what meteorologists call an atmospheric river. A constant stream of heavy rain has hit the region, causing all sorts of destruction and wreaking havoc on the area.
Footage from the last few days has been incredible. From massive amounts of rain, flooding, high winds and mudslides, it's all been crazy to see. Some is below.
This wouldn't seem too bad if this was an actual river, until you realize it's a street in Laurel Canyon. #californiastorm #cawx #AtmosphericRiver #flooding #SoCalRain #SoCalwx pic.twitter.com/fLBpfejZnY
— Brad Cooper (@mvhacking) February 5, 2024
Record rainfall triggered flash flooding and mudslides that damaged homes near Los Angeles, California. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/G5oWbVXkDt
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) February 5, 2024
Several cars stranded in flooding along San Vicente in Brentwood, but it isn’t stopping other drivers from barreling through.#flooding pic.twitter.com/l5HnG3jIfo
— Leanne Suter (@abc7leanne) February 5, 2024
Flooding rain and powerful winds pummel California as the second of two back-to-back atmospheric rivers impact the state.
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) February 5, 2024
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of southern California. pic.twitter.com/lz2cuE9shc
Intense scenes of flash flood aftermath up Topanga Canyon, California, where the creek overtopped the road and caused a lot of damage. This is why the road was closed last night at the peak of the life threatening flash flooding @accuweather pic.twitter.com/kxk86imLrF
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) February 6, 2024
Current view in studio city CA post rehearsal car rescue #flooding pic.twitter.com/j5XTHCHxzx
— AL1CE (@ilikealice) February 5, 2024
🌧️ Los Angeles Rain 🌧️
— ʎ u u ɐ p 🚲⚾️ (@gatodejazz) February 6, 2024
From my walk around the valley today 🚶☔️📷 pic.twitter.com/jAUE0U4z6D
Another #DebrisFlow in #LosAngeles. This time in #BeverlyCrest. On North Beverly Drive. It looks like one or two cars were practically buried. Authorities say 5 homes sustained significant damage. Firefighters helped people evacuate. 10 people have been displaced. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/2livCNC5Zy
— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) February 5, 2024
Sherman Oaks at 12.30 a.m. #flooding #shermanoaks #studiocity pic.twitter.com/OEkJKbeG1F
— Nigel Bellis (@BellisNigel) February 5, 2024
Flooding on the normally dry Ventura River, Ojai, #CAwx @ReedTimmerAccu pic.twitter.com/TvWhLDWsnj
— BronxWx ⚡️❄️🌪️ (@BronxWX) February 5, 2024
RAGING creek in Los Angeles, California with the Santa Monica Mountains getting blasted by very heavy rain. This is Ballona Creek near Marina Del Rey flowing at 18,000 cfs! #cawx #atmosphericriver pic.twitter.com/50aSsQ6K2Y
— Reed Timmer, PhD (@ReedTimmerAccu) February 5, 2024
An evacuation order is in effect for communities along waterways in Santa Barbara, CA as there is an elevated threat of flash flooding around recent area burn scars!
— WeatherNation (@WeatherNation) February 5, 2024
Over 6" of rain have fallen in 48 hours in the mountains surrounding the city. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/OUxnVlLzoY
It DOES rain in Southern California. And although we like to make fun of our 51 miles of concrete, that is the #LARiver , during storms like these are exactly when we see its value! pic.twitter.com/v5Oa3Y0Ohd
— Joy Benedict (@joybenedict) February 5, 2024
The rain storm in Los Angeles is testing the banks of the LA River. This is the highest I’ve ever witnessed it at. #larain #losangeles #rain #atmosphericriver pic.twitter.com/NPqeW5jxJJ
— Ted Soqui (@TedSoquiPhoto) February 5, 2024
The sad thing about all this is that it's only going to get worse. The rain isn't going to stop for a few days and Tuesday is supposed to be the worst of it so, yes, there's more to come. That's not great news for a region not used to getting this kind of weather. Hopefully the infrastructure in place can hold up.
We'll have more as the story continues to develop and more footage is available.
Here's hoping everyone in Southern California stays safe and does their best to stay dry during this crazy time.