A flood watch is set to go into effect for the Santa Clarita Valley Monday evening, along with evacuation warnings for parts of Castaic due to the upcoming storm.

The flood watch is set to go into effect at 8 p.m. Monday, lasting through Tuesday afternoon, according to officials with the National Weather Service.

Rain is expected to begin late Monday evening, lasting through Tuesday.

The NWS says the upcoming storm is expected to bring nearly 2 inches of rain to the Santa Clarita Valley.

“Peak rates of .25 to .50 inch per hour with rates locally to .80 inch per hour are possible,” NWS officials said. “There is a 10 percent chance of rates to 1.0 inch per hour due to thunderstorms or heavy showers. Additionally, the thunderstorm threat will bring concern for higher intensity sub-hourly rainfall rates that may reach burn scar debris flow thresholds.” 

Due to the possibilities of brief heavy rain over the Hughes, Canyon, Post and Hawk Fire burn scars, it may trigger hazards and damaging debris flows, NWS officials said.

Along with the flood watch, evacuation warnings have gone into effect for the following areas impacted by the Canyon Fire. 

zone boundaries:

Zone ID: CAS-VALVERDE

• Val Verde west to the Ventura County line.
• NORTH OF Henry Mayo Drive
• SOUTH OF W Cuyama Rd, San Martinez Road, Sagecrest Way, S Malt Ave
• EAST OF Holser Canyon Road, San Martinez Grande Canyon Road
• WEST OF Henry Mayo Drive

For residents living near recent burn areas or areas that flood, free sand and sandbags are available at most Los Angeles County Fire Stations.

Drivers are reminded to use caution while driving on wet slick roads, and to avoid crossing moving water.   

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