Cleanup efforts underway after storm dumps heavy rain across SoCal; multiple evac orders lifted

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Last updated: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 4:20PM GMT
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Cleanup efforts were underway Wednesday across Southern California following a rare October storm that brought significant rain to the region.

There had been concerns of mud flows in the burn scar areas of the January wildfires, but major flooding damage was avoided for the most part.

Some spots continued to see showers overnight, keeping roads slick and creating dangerous driving conditions.

Evacuation warnings were in place for the Eaton Fire burn scar area due to the possibility of mud or debris flows.

All evacuation orders and warnings were lifted within the Pacific Palisades, Sunset, and Hurst burn scar areas as of 6 p.m.

Evacuation orders for Trabuco Creek, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon were also lifted at 5 p.m.

You can find more information at AlertLA.org.

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Oct 14, 2025, 4:04 PM GMT

Severe thunderstorm watch extended for parts of LA County

A severe thunderstorm watch was extended for parts of Los Angeles County Tuesday morning as heavy rain and winds batter the region.

The watch was previously set to be in effect until 9 a.m., but it was extended to 11 a.m. as severe weather continues.

The impacted areas include East Los Angeles, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena, Pomona, Santa Clarita and Torrance.

A severe thunderstorm watch was extended for parts of Los Angeles County Tuesday morning as heavy rain drenched much of the region.
Oct 14, 2025, 3:02 PM GMT

Flash flood warning issued for Malibu

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning Tuesday morning for the Malibu area as a storm system intensifies.

The warning is in effect until noon around the Palisades Fire burn scar.

People in the area are urged to move to higher ground and away from the burn scar area.

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Oct 14, 2025, 1:18 PM GMT

Remote learning for Pepperdine students due to storm

Pepperdine University has shifted to remote learning at its Malibu and Calabasas campuses Tuesday due to a significant storm moving across Southern California.

"Pepperdine officials continue to monitor the situation and are in communication with local agency officials," the university said in a statement. "The Pepperdine community should expect normal University operations to resume on Wednesday and as scheduled, for the remainder of the week at all Southern California campuses. If conditions change impacting Pepperdine, further messaging will be issued."

Evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for people living within the Palisades Fire burn scar due to possible flooding and debris flows. Here's the latest.

Meanwhile, evacuation orders and warnings are in effect for people living within the Palisades Fire burn scar due to possible flooding and debris flows.

People living in some 115 vulnerable properties in the Pacific Palisades and Mandeville Canyon have been ordered to leave their homes due to the storm. Many others are covered by evacuation warnings.

State and local first responders have been deployed to help with whatever the storm brings.

Oct 14, 2025, 12:11 PM GMT

Brunt of the storm has yet to reach SoCal

A fall storm that is expected to dump a significant amount of rain Tuesday is drenching Southern California, and it will keep intensifying through the morning.

The most intense pockets of rain will move over the wider Los Angeles area between 6 and 9 a.m. Follow the latest forecast here.

The downpours are creating concerns in burn scar areas, but they're also creating dangerous driving conditions as water pools along roadways. Drivers are warned to exercise caution with hydroplaning possible.