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.

Oct 14, 2025, 9:30 PM GMT

Heavy rain collapses roof of Sun Valley business

The roof of a Sun Valley business collapsed Tuesday due to heavy rain from a storm that moved through Southern California.

JCC Studios was severely damaged by the roof collapse, the owner told Eyewitness News. She said she narrowly escaped the falling roof. No one was injured when the roof collapsed.

Air7 got an aerial view of the damage. Footage shows a large hole in the roof and damage protruding from the side of the building.

The roof of a Sun Valley business collapsed Tuesday due to heavy rain from a storm that moved through Southern California.
Oct 14, 2025, 9:11 PM GMT

Semi-truck hangs off overpass in Mission Hills

Crews are working to move a semi-truck that is hanging over an overpass in Mission Hills on Tuesday.

The crash happened on State Route 118 and Interstate 5 connector, the California Highway Patrol said.

Air7 got an aerial view of the crash after the brunt of a storm system moved through the Los Angeles area.

Aerial footage shows a tow truck working to dislodge the truck cab from the overpass railing.

Crews are working to move a semi-truck that is hanging over an overpass in Mission Hills on Tuesday.
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Oct 14, 2025, 7:05 PM GMT

Rain not letting up yet. Here's the wet weather timeline

A wild fall storm continues to drench Southern California Tuesday as heavy rain triggered flash flood watches and warnings for parts the region.

Both Eaton and Palisades fire burn areas received heavy rain Tuesday morning. About 1.5 inches of rain is forecasted in the Pacific Palisades, and as much as 4 inches are forecasted in the hills above Altadena near the Eaton Fire area.

Pockets of heavy rain will persist through the early afternoon hours across L.A. County, in the foothills, the Inland Empire as well as San Diego County.

By later in the afternoon and early evening, the rain will become scattered and light for most of the Southland.

Shower activity is expected pick up a bit Tuesday night, with heavier cells popping up around 11 p.m. But that will ease up heading into Wednesday, which will be mostly clear.

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A strong fall storm continues to drench Southern California Tuesday as consistent and heavy rain triggered flash flood watches and warnings for parts the region.
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Oct 14, 2025, 7:51 PM GMT

Heavy rain in Los Angeles leads to dangerous commute

As a storm slammed the Los Angeles area Tuesday with heavy rain, roads became flooded - creating dangerous conditions for drivers.

Slick roads on the 5 Interstate led to a crash where a car turned over on its side.

Drivers drove through flooded roadways during their morning commute.

As a storm slammed the Los Angeles area Tuesday with heavy rain, roads became flooded - creating dangerous conditions for drivers.