Flash Flood Warning Issued for Bridge Burn Scar in East Central Los Angeles County

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Bridge burn scar area. The alert is classified as a severe threat with immediate urgency, as flash flooding and debris flows are ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California. Key locations identified in the warning area include:

• Heaton Flat
• Coyote Flat
• East Fork of the San Gabriel River

What You Should Do

Residents living in or immediately downstream of the burn area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. If it is safe to do so, quickly move away from the burn area. If evacuation is not possible, shelter in place and move to a second story or the highest location in your home to remain out of the path of fast-moving water and debris flows. Avoid drainages and roads in the impacted area.

Expected Conditions

According to Doppler radar and automated rain gauges, heavy rain is falling over the southwestern portion of the Bridge burn scar. Rainfall rates are expected to reach 0.5 to 0.75 inches per hour. These conditions are likely to trigger mud, rock, and debris flows that will impact drainages, roads, and residences situated in and directly below the burn area.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:28 AM PST on February 11, 2026, and is effective until 5:00 AM PST on February 11, 2026.