Flash flood warning issued as severe thunderstorms hit L.A., Ventura counties

A flash flood warning was issued as severe thunderstorms hit Los Angeles and Oxnard on Wednesday night amid a fourth straight day of rain.

The warning was issued across Los Angeles County and Ventura counties until Thursday at 2 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are producing widespread rainfall that is expected to continue overnight. Up to 1 inch of rainfall in a 45-minute span is expected during this severe event, NWS said.

Life-threatening flash flooding, landslides and severe thunderstorms will cover areas near Glendale, Santa Clarita and Thousand Oaks. Hail and even tornado activity may be possible, NWS said.

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