On March 2, 1938, a great flood struck Los Angeles flood of 1938 devastated the region, washing away homes and leading to lasting changes in Southern California’s flood control infrastructure. The flooding that struck the Santa Clarita Valley in March 1938 and the Central Valley the preceding year were deemed by a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers ...
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Flash Flood Warning Issued As Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Slam Santa Clarita
Heads up Santa Clarita – a Flash Flood Warning has been issued for the valley as heavy rain moves through the area, bringing reports of flooding to local streets, roadways and low-lying areas Monday morning. Weather officials are warning that small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses could see rapid flooding as the storm system continues to ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Valley Received Over 11 Inches Of Rain In The Past Two Weeks
A recent rain storm delivered a solid soaking across the Santa Clarita Valley, adding to an already wet stretch of weather that has brought multiple rounds of rain to the region since Christmas Eve. Most communities in the Santa Clarita Valley picked up around an inch or more of rain, with Newhall seeing the highest total, according to the National ...
Read More »Weekend Storm Expected To Bring Flooding, Mudslide Concerns Across Santa Clarita Valley
After a wet start to the new year, another prolonged storm system is expected to impact the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend, bringing additional rainfall and increased risks for flooding and mudslides, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said the first storm that moved through on New Year’s Day has now cleared the area, and much of Friday is ...
Read More »Multiple Weather Warnings Issued As ‘Dangerous’ Storm Brings Flooding, High Winds To Santa Clarita
A powerful and dangerous storm system continues to impact the Santa Clarita Valley, prompting multiple weather warnings from the National Weather Service and raising concerns about flash flooding, strong thunderstorms and damaging winds across the region. Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Santa Clarita CA, Simi Valley CA and Beverly Hills CA until 8:30 AM PST. This storm will contain wind ...
Read More »Winter Storm Set To Slam Santa Clarita Before Christmas, Flood Watch Issued
A major winter storm is taking direct aim at the Santa Clarita Valley, with forecasters warning of heavy rain, flooding and damaging winds ahead of Christmas. Forecasters from the National Weather Service predict a cooling trend will begin Monday as clouds roll into our area. By Tuesday, a major winter storm driven by a strong atmospheric river is expected to ...
Read More »Today In SCV History: March 2, 1938 — The Flood That Reshaped Los Angeles
On this date 87 years ago, the Los Angeles flood of 1938 devastated the region, washing away homes and leading to lasting changes in Southern California’s flood control infrastructure. The flooding that struck the Santa Clarita Valley in March 1938 and the Central Valley the preceding year were deemed by a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers “more ...
Read More »Storm Brings Over 2 Inches Of Rain To Parts Of Santa Clarita Valley (VIDEO)
The recent storm brought over 2 inches of rain to parts of the Santa Clarita Valley. Rain started falling Wednesday with the brunt of the storm hitting the Santa Clarita Valley Thursday. The storm brought more than an inch of rain to parts of the Santa Clarita including: Newhall 2.83 inches Del Valle 1.85 inches Castaic Junction 1.57 inches Saugus ...
Read More »‘Heavy Rain’ Brings Concerns Of Flooding This Week In Santa Clarita
“Heavy rain” and a chance of debris flows near the recent burn areas are expected this week in the Santa Clarita Valley. By Tuesday night, the third storm system of the year and water year is expected to make its way into the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing along heavy rainfall, and concerns of debris flows near the recent burn areas, ...
Read More »Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes House To Improve Flood Forecasting And Water Storage
Tuesday, Representative Mike Garcia’s R-Santa Clarita, Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act passed the House on a bipartisan basis. This bill was included in H.R. 6093, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, and would improve the forecasting of atmospheric rivers – powerful storms that carry the risk of severe flooding and snowfall that caused substantial damage across California this year, ...
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