Southern California, Christmas and winter storm
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Torrential rains inundated the California coast on Christmas Eve, sparking numerous flash flood and even short-lived tornado warnings, turning roads into rivers and sending debris cascading down hillsides.
Torrential rains unleashed widespread flash flooding and mud flows across Southern California on Wednesday, as authorities warned motorists to stay off roads while urging residents in flood zones
Forecasters said heavy rain was expected to drench much of Southern California through the holidays, and officials warned the storm could be deadly.
Southern California drivers were urged to stay off the road as conditions deteriorated thanks to downpours fed by an atmospheric river. Interstates were shut down by high water, and evacuation warnings were issued by the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
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Heavy rain arrives in Southern California for Christmas holiday causing concern for burn scar areas
An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.
An intense winter storm created flash flooding in Southern California, closing roadways and forcing residents to evacuate in parts of the Los Angeles region.
A rare high risk for flooding has been issued for Southern California, including areas in and around Los Angeles. The heaviest rain will fall Christmas Eve into Christmas Day, so the National Weather Service is urging people to reconsider travel plans.
A Christmas Eve storm turned roads into rivers in southern California. CBS News' Gwen Baumgardner reports.
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