Cleanup efforts underway across Southern California ahead of another storm
Last updated: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 12:14AM GMT
Efforts are underway across Southern California to clean up downed trees, flooding and rockslides after days of rain, and the rush is on to get it all done before the next storm moves in.
Conditions will dry up somewhat for the next few days, but more rain is on the way to the region this week.
A chance for spotty, light showers will stick around Tuesday morning and afternoon.
Wednesday is expected to be mostly dry before another system arrives and brings even more showers between Thursday and Friday.
Forecasters said that system could drop another quarter to three-quarters of an inch of rain.
Here's everything you need to know about the stormy weather this week:
Evacuation orders issued for some properties in burn scar areas at high risk of mudslide damage
Evacuation orders will go into effect at 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday at 8 a.m. for 126 specific residences that are at higher risk for mud and debris flow impacts in the following burn scar areas:
Canyon
Bethany
Eaton
Palisades
Hurst
Kenneth
Sunset
Lidia
Franklin
Bridge
Most of the properties under the evacuation order are situated in the Palisades Fire burn zone.
LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said police officers have already gone door-to-door to make contact with those impacted by the Evacuation Order.
An evacuation center has been established at Stoner Recreation Center, located at 1835 Stoner Ave.
The same burn scar areas are under an evacuation warning through Friday at 8 p.m.
Evacuation orders were issued for specific properties in the burn areas above.
Heavy rain has started to fall in some parts of Southern California as subtropical moisture moves through the region.
Heavy rain has started to fall in some parts of Southern California as subtropical moisture moves through the region, threatening to bring flooding and possible mudslides to areas burned by wildfires.
The heaviest of the rain is expected overnight through Saturday afternoon, though the wet weather will last through the weekend and possibly into next week when a third, though much lighter, storm arrives on Monday.
Areas impacted by recent wildfires, such as Altadena and Pacific Palisades, are estimated to get more than 2.5 inches of rain by Saturday night.
A Flash Flood Watch is in place for the entire region from Saturday at 1 a.m. through Saturday at 10 p.m.
Boulder slams into driver's Jeep during rain in Ojai mountains
A boulder tumbled down a hillside, seriously damaging an SUV near Ojai as rain came down in Ventura County on Friday.
A boulder tumbled down a hillside, seriously damaging an SUV near Ojai as rain came down in Ventura County on Friday.
A photo from an Eyewitness News view shows the back window of the Jeep Grand Cherokee completely smashed in.
The viewer said he was taking his daughter to school in Matilija Canyon when a boulder came flying off the side of the mountain and hit his Jeep.
Fortunately, no one was hurt.
Ventura County fire officials said there were some small rocks along Highway 33 on Friday, but not enough to cause any problems.
The fire department said it's expecting anywhere from 3/4 of an inch to 2 inches of rain in the first storm.
Nov 15, 2025, 12:49 AM GMT
Airport Fire burn scar area under evacuation warning
An evacuation warning was issued for the Airport Fire burn scar area Friday.
The voluntary evacuation warning went into effect at 4 p.m. and was issued by the Orange County Sheriff's Department due to potential flooding and debris flows.
Those in the following areas fall under the voluntary evacuation warning: -Trabuco Creek, including the RC Airport, campground, and school -Bell Canyon, including Starr Ranch -Hot Springs Canyon, including Lazy-W Ranch
The American Red Cross will open a congregate (dormitory-style) shelter location for evacuated residents of the Canyons at 7 p.m.
The shelter will be located at the Foothill Ranch Library Program Annex, directly adjacent to the Foothill Ranch Library located at 27002 Cabriole Way in Foothill Ranch.
