An evacuation warning has been issued for several canyons in Orange County due to the potential for debris flows following heavy rainfall. The Airport Fire burn scar, located in the Trabuco Canyon area, poses a significant risk of flooding and mudslides. The warning is in effect for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon, and Modjeska Canyon, starting at 8 a.m. Thursday.
An evacuation warning will go into effect Thursday morning for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County as a result of potential debris flows. The voluntary evacuation warning will be in effect at 8 a.m. Thursday for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. The Airport Fire started on September 9 in the Trabuco Canyon area. It burned more than 23,500 acres before containment on October 5.
Scattered light showers will spread across the area Wednesday before the flash flood watches that start Thursday afternoon and continue through the night. High rainfall rates could trigger flash floods, especially in areas scarred by the Airport Fire. The brunt of the storm will arrive Thursday, with widespread rain likely to impact the area for about 36 hours. Pockets of steady rain are possible with moderate to heavy rainfall, especially in mountain communities. Rain will ramp up in the afternoon as the system moves from west to east through the evening and overnight. That period will bring the highest risk of flooding problems and debris flows in wildfire burn scar areas.
DEBRIS FLOWS FLASH FLOODS EVACUATION WARNING AIRPORT FIRE ORANGE COUNTY
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