SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region

Residents across Southern California are on alert for potential flooding, mudslides and debris flows as a major storm moves in. That includes folks in the Camarillo area, where the Mountain Fire burned late last year.

An evacuation warning went into effect Thursday morning due to the potential for heavy rainfall. The area could potentially see at least half an inch of rain every hour.

Residents across Southern California are on alert for potential flooding, mudslides and debris flows as a major storm moves in. That includes folks in the Camarillo area, where the Mountain Fire burned late last year.

Meanwhile, a flood advisory is also in effect for Ventura County until 9 p.m. Thursday. According to the National Weather Service, the impacts of that includes roadway flooding, rock and mudslides and shallow debris flows.

The most concern is centered around burn scar areas.

Even though it's been three months since the Mountain Fire broke out, crews are still removing hazardous materials debris from the burned areas.

There will be periods of moderate to heavy rain throughout Thursday.

Light rain will cover much of the region through the morning hours, but the storm will ramp up in the afternoon when a cold front moves in from the north. The Los Angeles area will see the heaviest rain from mid-afternoon to early evening.

The cold front starts leaving the region Thursday night.

Showers will linger through Friday as the storm moves out, setting up a dry weekend.

See the full forecast here.

An interactive map from Cal Fire gives a look at current weather and fire conditions across the state.

The map also outlines evacuation warnings and orders near wildfire burn scars.

In the map, people can tap/click on the purple pins to see live video feeds from the area.

An evacuation order went into effect Thursday morning for portions of Sierra Madre impacted by the Eaton Fire.

The area had previously been under an evacuation warning, but it was later upgraded due to possible widespread debris and mudflows, according to the Sierra Madre Police Department.

Check here to see if you're in the evacuation order zone.

If your home is under an evacuation order and you choose to stay home, you will need to shelter in place until it is deemed safe for city personnel to enter.

Meanwhile, the city is restrict parking through 9 a.m. Sunday in designated evacuation zones. Some streets may be completely blocked by debris.