Flood advisory active for Los Angeles County until Thursday morning due to prolonged rain

Los Angeles County was placed under a flood advisory by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 2:14 a.m. The advisory is in effect until 8:15 a.m.

According to the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA, “Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.”

“Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent,” according to the NWS. “Turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads.