A second storm system brought light rain to Southern California, triggering mudslides in the Palisades Fire burn area. The Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Chautauqua Boulevard and Carbon Beach Terrace due to the risk of mud and debris flows. Rain also caused slick roads and flooding, including a truck floating down the L.A. River in Long Beach.
Jaysha PatelThe second in a pair of back-to-back storm systems triggered small mudslides in the Palisades Fire burn area as rain fell overnight.The second in a pair of back-to-back storm systems moved across Southern California overnight, triggering small mudslides in theOne small mudslide was spotted Friday morning at Palisades Drive, where the mud appears to have slid down the hill and past the K-rails that were set up along the road ahead of the storm.
"Out of an abundance of caution, the highway must be closed due to soft soils on both the hill and ocean sides of the road," according to a statement from Caltrans. "Mud and debris flows may occur and canyons may overtop, blocking the road or causing further damage." Only essential workers -- such as first responders, recovery agencies and utility companies - will be able to access PCH in the closure area, according to Caltrans.
Residents with passes will still be able to return to their homes in Pacific Palisades via Chautauqua.Elsewhere across Southern California, the steady light rain created slick roads and led to some flooding and early morning car crashes.A truck was spotted floating down the L.A. River in Long Beach overnight. The truck was seen floating backward as the current of the water swept it away.
It happened just after 2 a.m. near Wardlow Road and Willow Street along the 710 Freeway. The truck was seen floating backward as the current of the water swept it away.City News Service contributed to this report.
MUDSLIDES STORMS FLOODING HIGHWAY CLOSURE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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