While the record-setting storm that hit Los Angeles are over, the dangers of mudslides still lingers.
“The highest likelihood of mud and debris flows are on hillsides and canyons which can lead to impassable roads,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department . “Drivers are advised to avoid these areas which are at heightened risk of mudslides and sudden closures.”
As of Wednesday night, LAFD reported 562 mudslides. There were also 15 buildings that were red-tagged and 31 buildings that were yellow-tagged.
That number came hours after multiple mudslides washed out a stretch of Mulholland Drive, prompting closures.
Later Wednesday evening, flash flood warning was issued Wednesday evening in Los Angeles, Long Beach, and Pomona by the National Weather Service. The warning ended at 3 A.M.
“The rain amounts and intensities with this system wouldn’t normally cause much concern, and for most urban areas issues should be minimal and confined to just standard minor road flooding,” according to the NWS. “However, in areas near hillsides the additional rain could quickly trigger additional slides.”