SoCal hit by mudslides, flooding as powerful storm slams region

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Eaton Fire burn area and other parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. The warning will be in effect through 8 p.m.

The area under a flash flood warning covers Altadena, a large part of the San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica, Santa Clarita and Castaic. Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks are also included in the flash flood warning.

MAP: Flash flood warning issued for Eaton Fire burn area, other parts of LA

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the Eaton Fire burn area and other parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

A flash flood warning was issued for the Palisades Fire burn area as heavy rain increases the risk for life-threatening debris flow, the NWS said.

The warning is set to be in place until 8 p.m. Thursday.

The National Weather Service said the following areas may experience flash flooding: Malibu, Topanga State Park, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Topanga Canyon Road through the Santa Monica Mountains and Mandeville Canyon.

A flash flood warning was also issued for the Franklin Fire burn scar area in Malibu, specifically for Malibu Canyon / Los Virgenes Roads through the Santa Monica Mountains.

Strong winds and rain slick roads made for a treacherous commute in the Santa Clarita area on Thursday.

Strong winds and rain slick roads made for a treacherous commute in the Santa Clarita area on Thursday.

Commuters said they were expecting the rain but the winds caught them off guard.

"My van is skidding all over the place...because of the wind," said one driver. "It's dangerous out there. Everyone, just stay inside if you have no business going out."

"Strong winds, they have the potential to raise debris in the air, broken tree limbs can go flying as well, and the potential issue there is if they make contact with an electrical line or a power pole. That could cause a power outage," said Gabriela Ornelas with Southern California Edison.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed at the intersection of the 60 and 215 freeways in Riverside Thursday morning as rain made for a treacherous commute.

A tractor-trailer jackknifed at the intersection of the 60 and 215 freeways in Riverside Thursday morning as rain made for a treacherous commute.