TCB Closed To Rockslide - Possible Re-opening 12:00 noon Pending CalTrans Survey of Slope
Last Updated:
January 17th, 2019 8:35 AM
First Posted:
January 16th, 2019 10:38 PM
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Topanga Canyon Blvd. is closed south-bound at Grandview and north-bound at PCH due to Rockslide at post mile 3.0, Same location as last time. Apparently broke the rock fence CalTrans installed.
Initial estimated duration of this closure is 12:00 noon Today (January 17), but CalTrans is now saying re-opening pending on site survey by their Geologists to make sure slope is stable enough to allow re-opening.
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FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM PST UNTIL 1 PM PST THURSDAY...
...PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT AND THURSDAY THAT COULD TRIGGER MUD AND DEBRIS FLOWS IN AND NEAR RECENT BURN SCARS ACROSS LOS ANGELES AND EASTERN VENTURA COUNTIES...
.The last in a series of storms will move through the area tonight and Thursday generating periods of heavy rain that could trigger shallow mud and debris flows in and near recent burn scars across Los Angeles and eastern Ventura Counties. These include the Woolsey, Hill, South, and Stone burn scars.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
* Flash Flood Watch for the Woolsey, Hill, South, and Stone burn
scars in Los Angeles and eastern Ventura Counties.
* From 5 AM PST until 1 PM PST Thursday.
* Peak rainfall rates from 0.50 to 0.75 inches per hour.
* Rainfall of this intensity can produce shallow mud and debris
flows in and near recent burn areas. In addition, localized
flooding is possible across other parts of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties, along with rockslides and mudslides that could
produce road closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Flash flooding and debris flows will be a particular threat in and below the recently burned areas.
A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation.
Southern California residents, in or below the recently burned areas are urged to take the steps necessary to protect their property. Persons in the watch area should remain alert and follow directions of emergency preparedness officials.
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Topanga Canyon Blvd: Rockslide at mile marker 3.0
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