Rains arrive in fire-devastated California. Now concerns turn to mudslides.
Intermittent showers sweeping across Southern California on Sunday provided welcome relief for firefighters battling devastating wildfires but threatened to bring an unwelcome side effect — mudslides.
California Wildfires: Scorched region gets its first significant rain in months.
The highest intensity rain was expected between 4 p.m. on Sunday and 4 p.m. on Monday, according to the service. Los Angeles and Ventura Counties were expected to get up to an inch of total rainfall, and up to three inches was forecast in the mountains around Los Angeles.
Rain raises mudslide concerns in California's burn scar areas, flood watch extended
The rain is raising concerns about potential mudslides in recent burn scar areas, including Malibu, Altadena, and other regions.
Southern California rains arrive, heightening mudslide concerns in scorched areas
Some areas could get more than a half-inch of rain an hour later Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Showers co
Forecasted California rain changes threats from wildfires to landslides
Southern California is expecting up to an inch of rain in some parts, aiding the fight against wildfires but also causing landslides that threaten homes in Los Angeles area. NBC News' Steve Patterson reports on the anxieties residents face as they try to resettle.
California Faces Flood And Landslide Risk After Wildfire Devastation
Storm system threatens Southern California burn areas with potential flooding and debris flows as first winter rain approaches.
Fire Danger Gives Way to Flooding Concerns as Rain Bears Down on LA
A flood watch will go into effect Sunday in recent Los Angeles County wildfire areas, as the first of what's expected to be three days of rain arrives and authorities switch gears from worrying about fires to possible landslides.
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From fire alerts to flood watches: Rain brings relief to Southern California firefighters, but with a caveat
Rain was falling across Southern California on Sunday, bringing some relief to thousands of firefighters who have been battling multiple major wildfires in the LA area.
Progress is made on a huge fire north of Los Angeles while new fires erupt in Southern California
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Floods, landslides are risks as fire-scarred Los Angeles girds for rain
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