A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river laid siege to California over the last several days — setting records in parts of the state — with evacuations orders still ongoing Thursday because of the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows.

The National Weather Service said two more impulses will move through the area with the potential for flooding in the burn scar areas.

A California storm on Christmas Eve caused flooding and mudslides, and prompted evacuations, power outages, and travel warnings as heavy rains hit the region.

Evacuation warnings are still in place for communities such as Wrightwood and Lytle Creek, which saw significant storm damage.

A powerful winter storm swept across Southern California, with heavy rain threatening mudslides and debris flows in areas scorched by wildfires.

Two have died as stormy weather enveloped Southern California on Wednesday and is expected to continue through Friday, causing a state of emergency and evacuations.

Residents in the Malibu area are bracing for heavy rain as a Christmas week storm is set to arrive in Southern California on Tuesday.

An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.