Record-setting Los Angeles storm causes mudslides, closure of Mulholland drive

Rain-soaked hillsides climbed past and below the canyon road between the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood after constant and record-setting precipitation.
Rain-soaked hillsides climbed past and below the canyon road between the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood after constant and record-setting precipitation.

Rain-soaked hillsides climbed past and below the canyon road between the San Fernando Valley and Hollywood after constant and record-setting precipitation.

Amidst a record-setting storm in Los Angeles, sections of Mulholland Drive have been closed due to mudslides occurring both above and below the road. The closure follows a day of steady rain that set new records for rainfall in the region.

Location and Impact of Mudslides

The mudslides were reported between Skyline and Bowmont drives, near Fryman Canyon Park, with reports indicating damage to the road and surrounding hillsides. 

Video footage captured by NewsChopper4 revealed multiple areas where hillsides had crumbled, resulting in mud covering portions of Mulholland Drive.

No Reported Injuries

Despite the severity of the mudslides, there have been no reports of injuries, providing a silver lining amidst the disruption caused by the storm.

City Response and Advisories

City Councilwoman Nithya Raman issued a statement confirming the city’s response to several reports of slides on residential streets adjacent to Mulholland Drive. 

Areas such as Laurel Canyon, Coldwater Canyon, Benedict Canyon, and Beverly Glen were specifically mentioned. Drivers were urged to avoid these areas due to safety concerns.

Rainfall Totals and Continued Threat

The storm, which began on Sunday, delivered a staggering 7.03 inches of rain over two days in downtown LA, marking a significant event for February, typically the wettest month of the year in the region. 

Flood watches were issued for parts of Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties due to the potential for scattered heavy rainfall.

Forecast and Additional Rainfall

The forecast indicated the likelihood of more moderate to heavy showers on Wednesday night, with the rain expected to persist through the remainder of the week. 

Los Angeles County was forecasted to receive between half an inch to 1.5 inches of additional rainfall by Friday, with mountain communities facing even higher totals. This increased rainfall heightened the risk of further mudslides on already saturated hillsides.

Impact on Communities

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported receiving over 300 reports of slides between Sunday and Tuesday, with some incidents resulting in buildings being red-tagged and deemed uninhabitable. 

The ongoing threat posed by mudslides underscores the importance of caution and preparedness in the face of severe weather events.

Gary Monroe

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