SCV and federal officials are preparing for a storm starting Thursday night by closing a portion of Bouquet Canyon Road, officials said.

A section of Bouquet Canyon Road within Angeles National Forest will be closed Thursday, October 27, 2016, at 9 p.m., in advance of this week’s predicted storm event.

The 3.5-mile stretch of road is prone to flooding with even minor flow in adjacent Bouquet Canyon Creek.

Rainfall is expected to be 0.5 – 1.0 inches across Los Angeles County and 1- to 2 inches of rainfall in the mountains.

The road will remain closed as long as conditions warrant.

Asst. Fire Chief Greg Hisel is requesting that residents who have automated gates keep the gates unlocked and open during this upcoming rain event and for future rain events.

“Keeping the electronic gates open during rain events will ensure that emergency response will not be delayed and that fire patrols will be able to access your property to watch for any potential threat,” said Hisel.

The closure will extend from approximately 2 miles north of Vasquez Canyon Road to 5.5 miles north of Vasquez Canyon Road. Gates will be locked near Mile Marker 15.97 near the southern boundary of Angeles National Forest, and on the north near Mile Marker 12.55, south of Big Oaks Lodge.

There are no homes or businesses located adjacent to roads within the area being closed by Forest officials.

Motorists are being asked to seek an alternative route, according to officials.