SoCal communities left with mud, damage after days of wet weather

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Last updated: Saturday, December 27, 2025 8:33AM GMT
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After days of storms throughout Christmas week, several Southern California communities are dealing with storm damage from the rain, high winds, flooding and mudslides.

The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in Boyle Heights on Christmas Day, leaving behind damaged roofs, broken windows and debris.

After a historic holiday storm, sunshine and dry conditions are finally returning to Southern California this weekend. But the break from wet weather could be short-lived as more rain is set to arrive New Year's Day.

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Dec 25, 2025, 3:22 PM GMT

Full hour-by-hour breakdown of Christmas Day storm

More rain is expected on Christmas Day as a second storm system makes its way through Southern California.

Here's everything you need to know:

For Christmas Day, you can expect to see some scattered showers throughout the day with some heavier downpours at times. The front end of this second storm system will come into Southern California in the afternoon hours - around 3 p.m.

Most areas from Los Angeles to Long Beach to the mountains and the high deserts will see that heavy rain. That will last from Thursday night to Friday morning, bringing a chance of thunderstorms, as well.

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties until 10 a.m., and Santa Barbara County is under a Flood Warning until 10 a.m.

What's in store for the weekend? Well, as the rain starts to clear out, expect to see some fog early Saturday morning, especially along the coast to some inland areas. Once that clears out, the sunshine returns.

Looking ahead to the following week, 70-degree temperatures are in store for Tuesday, but don't put away your umbrella just yet. There could be some light showers in store for New Year's Eve.

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Dec 25, 2025, 2:36 PM GMT

New shelter location for IE evacuees, pets opens in Victorville

In an evening update, the San Bernardino County Fire Department says the Care and Reception Center at Silverado High School was closed Wednesday evening and a new shelter location is now open in Victorville at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds.

The address is 14800 Seventh St.

The fire department said that location can accommodate evacuees as well as pets and animals of all sizes.

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Dec 25, 2025, 2:49 AM GMT

Busy section of 5 Fwy gets flooded as heavy rain creates traffic problems across LA, Ventura

Hours of rain, heavy at times, created problems across Los Angeles, including in the Sun Valley area where a section of the 5 Freeway became flooded.

A portion of the 5 was also closed in San Fernando after a crash involving a FedEx truck. The truck split open and packages scattered all over the lanes.

The flooding got so bad in Eagle Rock, at Colorado Boulevard and Monte Bonito, that cars were forced to turn around once they reached a main artery that was completely flooded.

The powerful SoCal storm caused major flooding on the 5 Freeway in the L.A. neighborhood of Sun Valley. The rain caused traffic problems in other parts of the city.

Multiple roads in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties remain affected by the wild storm, with some state routes experiencing full closures.

The northbound 5 Freeway remains closed between Lankershim Boulevard and Truxford Street.

Meanwhile, the southbound freeway only has two right lanes open between Sheldon Street and Lankershim Boulevard. The southbound Lankershim Boulevard on-ramp, as well as the southbound Calgrove Boulevard on-ramp are closed.

The 101 Freeway has reduced lanes, with the left lane closed in both directions between California Street and Seaward Avenue.

There's a full closure of the Angeles Crest Highway. It is closed for 12 miles west of State Route 39, on San Gabriel Canyon Road.

State Route 27 at Topanga Canyon Boulevard remains closed between Grand View Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

All lanes are closed on the State Route 33 between Fairview and Lockwood Valley roads.

State Route 138 also has a full closure between State Route 18 and 263rd Steet East in Ventura County.

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Dec 25, 2025, 2:05 AM GMT

Evacuation orders, road closures lifted near Airport Fire burn scar

Evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar, according to Orange County officials.

The areas include Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon. The orders expired at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

The orders had been in place since Wednesday morning due to debris flow concerns.

County officials closed roads as a precaution, especially near the Trabuco Canyon Road bridge. Crews have been working nonstop to clear mud and debris while closely monitoring conditions.