How much rain will we get in Orange County? The National Weather Service is calling for over an inch in this three day storm system. (OC Public Works Photo)NEWPORT BEACH, CA — Newport Beach will have a rainy Christmas holiday weekend with intermittent periods of heavy rain and possible flooding, the National Weather Service says. Heavy rains are likely to fill the urban streams, sending water into neighborhoods of Orange County, according to NWS preliminary reports. One week ago during the county’s last big rain event, both burn-scar areas and new housing developments across Orange County were overcome with flooding and rushing rainwater. FLOOD WATCH ACROSS ORANGE COUNTYFind out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!A Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday night until Friday morning for all Orange County Coastal Areas, Orange County Inland Areas, as well as the Bond Fire burn scars, according to the National Weather Service San Diego. Erosion control measures, such as sandbags, should be put into place as soon as possible. (Read where to find sandbags near you, below).Find out what’s happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marwith free, real-time updates from Patch.Let’s go!”Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations,” meteorologists reported. Read: Flash Flooding Rips Through Laguna Beach Neighborhood: Video
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Debris flows are possible in and near the Bond Fire burn scar. An atmospheric river will deliver heavy rainfall to Southern California with the heaviest rain occurring after midnight Thursday night through Friday morning, meteorologists report.
Total rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain are expected across the Orange County coast and valleys with 3 to 6 inches of rain in the mountains. Rainfall rates of over a half-inch per hour are forecast, which may result in flash flooding in washes, low-lying roads and burn scar areas. The first storm system was expected to bring rainfall late Wednesday through Friday, with rains peaking on Thursday. Authorities were bracing for “moderate to brief heavy rain,” which could trigger flooding and minor debris flows in areas of the Southland that have been scarred by wildfires. Read: Trapped Silverado Residents Rescued By Orange County Firefighters
The rain and lowering snow levels could impact travel as Californians hit the road to reach their holiday destinations. Saturday and Sunday, less rain is expected though mountain snow is likely. The weather system was expected to linger through the weekend, bring more rain and chilling temperatures to the Southland between Christmas Day and Sunday. Emergency Preparedness Across Orange County Homes in and around the Bond Fire burn scar are still at risk of flooding, according to Orange County Public Works. Along with the county public works department, Supervisor Don Wagner has worked hard with his unincorporated Orange County residents in the area of Silverado to better prepare for flooding. Last week, he distributed wattles and stakes to his constituents in Silverado, Modjeska and Williams Canyon to stem the mud and debris flows in those areas. Photos: Courtesy Supervisor Don Wagner’s office According to Wagner’s office, residents in those areas can find more assistance with erosion control measures: OCPW Modjeska Site: Corner of Modjeska Canyon Rd and Santiago Canyon Rd OC Fire Authority Station #14: 29402 Silverado Canyon Road, Silverado, CA 92676 OCPW Glassell Facility: 2301 N. Glassell Street, Orange, CA 92865 (empty sand bags only) Residents of Orange County should sign up for AlertOC to keep informed about required actions or critical updates from your area. Visit www.alertoc.com and make sure you are tied in. If you live in a burn scar area and are told to evacuate, don’t hesitate to do so. Related Storm Stories: Laguna Beach Storm Preparedness: Find Sandbags For Your Home
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