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Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Los Angeles, CA

September 10, 2021Los Angeles County, California

NWS Los Angeles, CA issued this flash flood warning at Sep 10, 2021, 12:19 AM PDT for Los Angeles County, California. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued.

The facts

Issued
Sep 10, 2021, 12:19 AM PDT (07:19 UTC)
Expired
Sep 10, 2021, 3:00 AM PDT
In force
3 hr
Issued by
NWS Los Angeles, CA
Area
Storm-based polygon
Flood severity
None

County Los Angeles County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:20 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 hours before the alert went out and 178 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-09-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2385 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
27 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
90 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

304 
WGUS56 KLOX 100719
FFWLOX
CAC037-101000-
/O.NEW.KLOX.FF.W.0004.210910T0719Z-210910T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1219 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  East Central Los Angeles County in southwestern California...

* Until 300 AM PDT.

* At 1219 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated  
  line of thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the Bobcat and 
  Ranch 2 burn areas. Flash flooding and mud and debris flow are 
  ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in mud and debris 
flows. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

  HAZARD...Debris flows are caused by thunderstorms.

  SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
           highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
           drainage and low lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bobcat and Ranch 2 burn scars, Mount Wilson, Glendora, Monrovia, 
  Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Wilson and Mount Waterman, 
  Sierra Madre, Azusa, and Arcadia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning for a recent burn area means that flooding and 
debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents living in or 
immediately downstream should take immediate precautions 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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3427 11812 3435 11795 3435 11794 3418 11783
      3414 11803

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Hall
3 follow-up statements
721 
WGUS76 KLOX 100756
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
1256 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

CAC037-101000-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Los Angeles CA-
1256 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY...

At 1256 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
rainfall from showers and thunderstorms starting to taper off early 
this morning. Heavy rain was observed across the Bobcat burn area 
with two rain gages recording between a third and a half of an inch 
of rainfall between ten and fifteen minutes. Flash flooding and mud 
and debris flow are occurring or are expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the Bobcat and Ranch 2 burn scars will 
result in mud and debris flows. The debris flows can consist of 
rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials.

HAZARD...Debris flows caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bobcat and Ranch 2 burn scars, Mount Wilson, Glendora, Monrovia, 
  Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Wilson and Mount Waterman, 
  Sierra Madre, Azusa, and Arcadia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning for a recent burn area means that flooding and 
debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents living in or 
immediately downstream should take immediate precautions 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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3427 11812 3435 11795 3435 11794 3418 11783
      3414 11803

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Hall
254 
WGUS76 KLOX 100905
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
205 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

CAC037-101000-
/O.CON.KLOX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Los Angeles CA-
205 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS 
MORNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY...

At 205 AM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
showers and thunderstorms continuing to stream over the Bobcat and 
Ranch 2 burn scars early this morning. Heavy rain was observed 
across the Bobcat burn area with two rain gages recording between a 
third and a half of an inch of rainfall between ten and fifteen 
minutes. Flash flooding and mud and debris flow are occurring or are 
expected to begin shortly.

Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in mud and debris 
flows. The debris flows can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and 
other loose materials.

HAZARD...Debris flows caused by thunderstorms.

SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
         highways, streets and underpasses as well as other
         drainage and low lying areas.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Bobcast and Ranch 2 burn scars, Mount Wilson, Glendora, Monrovia, 
  Angeles Crest Highway between Mount Wilson and Mount Waterman, 
  Sierra Madre, Azusa, and Arcadia.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flash Flood Warning for a recent burn area means that flooding and 
debris flows are imminent or occurring. Residents living in or 
immediately downstream should take immediate precautions 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.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are 
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded 
roads. Find an alternate route.

Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law 
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National 
Weather Service when you can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3427 11812 3435 11795 3435 11794 3418 11783
      3414 11803

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED

$$

Hall
551 
WGUS76 KLOX 100957
FFSLOX

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
257 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

CAC037-101007-
/O.EXP.KLOX.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Los Angeles CA-
257 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING 
FOR EAST CENTRAL LOS ANGELES COUNTY...

Flood waters have receded and the threat of mud and debris flows is 
diminishing. Water and muds may still be flowing through drainages 
and channels. Please follow the directions of local law enforcement 
and continue to heed remaining road closures.

LAT...LON 3427 11812 3435 11795 3435 11794 3418 11783
      3414 11803

$$

Hall

The office that day

Everything else NWS Los Angeles, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 5:07 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles3 hr
Sep 10, 12:01 AM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryLOXLos Angeles18 min
Sep 10, 9:01 AM PDTSmall Craft AdvisoryLOX48 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.