Santa Monica Flood Watch: Where To Find Sandbags

SANTA MONICA, CA — The first major rainstorm of the season is predicted to hit Los Angeles County Tuesday night, causing the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning in all cities, including Santa Monica.

Total rainfall is expected to be two to four inches for most of the county, with up to eight inches forecasted across south-facing foothills and coastal slopes. Rain is expected to fall at a rate of up to half an inch per hour and even an inch per hour in isolated incidents, according to the National Weather Service.

"You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop," the weather service said.

Forecasters predict the storm will last well into Thursday and warned that extensive roadway flooding is highly likely.

City officials said those living in low-lying areas should prepare accordingly due to the area being prone to flooding. Santa Monica residents were encouraged to prepare sandbags.

Sandbags are available to Santa Monica residents at the following locations:

• 2500 Michigan Ave, Building 8
• Fire Station 1 (1337 7th St.)
• Fire Station 2 (222 Hollister Ave.)
• Fire Station 3 (1302 19th St.)
• Fire Station 5 (2450 Ashland Ave)

Residents are required to bring their IDs and can pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Those collecting sand were also urged to bring their own shovel or tools. Collecting sand from the beach is illegal.