Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warning for Fish, Reservoir Burn Areas

MONROVIA, CA -- The National Weather Service on Thursday has issued a flash flood warning for the burn areas in the Fish and Reservoir fires.

A cold storm struck the Southland on Thursday, creating what National Weather Service forecasters described as a risk of urban flooding and of mud and debris flows down slopes denuded by wildfires.

The flash flood warning lasts until 9 p.m.

Around 1:20 p.m., "heavy rain was occurring with 0.20 inch in 15 minutes near the Fish Fire burn area with more downpours expected for another hour or so," the statement said. "Mud and debris flows are likely to occur below the burn scar into the streets of Duarte. Other areas near the Reservoir Fire could also experience mud and debris."

The weather service recommends residents living in the affected areas should take immediate precaution "to protect life and property."

"Quickly move away from the burn area only if it is safe to do so, otherwise shelter in place and move to a second story or the highest location in your home to stay out of the path of fast-moving water and debris flows," according to the statement.

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