2 Storms Pose Flood Risk To Pacific Palisades: Where To Find Sandbags

PACIFIC PALISADES, CA — As the first in a series of storms is expected to roll into Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, forecasters are warning that flash floods could be a possibility.

The rain is expected to hit LA County by 5 a.m. Thursday, when a half-inch of rain per hour is expected to fall. Forecasters say foothills and mountains can expect to receive 3 to 5 inches total Thursday and possibly into Friday morning, with 1.5 to 3 inches in other areas of the county, according to the National Weather Service.

"Rain rates in very localized areas could be high enough to require a flash flood warning," the NWS said.

A high surf advisory for the coast will be in effect from 2 a.m. Thursday to 6 p.m. Saturday.

Sandbags, which can be used to divert water in flood-prone properties, are available to Pacific Palisades residents at all Los Angeles Fire Department stations.

The station at 17281 Sunset Blvd. in the Palisades was also listed as having sand available to fill the bags as of noon Wednesday.

Winds between 20 and 50 mph will be common across SoCal, with the strongest gusts in the mountains and deserts, the NWS said.

Drier weather is expected in most parts of LA County Friday and Saturday, before a second, likely stronger storm is expected to roll in Sunday.

Forecasters say this storm has a "large range of outcomes" and it's too early to offer a detailed forecast. But one outcome could include 12 to 24 hours of steady rain and strong winds. The storm could bring a high risk of flooding, the NWS said.