Federal Weather Agency
Appears in 1 story · Last updated May 16, 2026
As of May 2026: Issued rare Level 3 of 4 excessive rainfall risk for Southern California
A Christmas Day atmospheric river dumped up to 12 inches of rain on Southern California's mountains, triggering mudslides that buried roads in Wrightwood and forced helicopter rescues from rooftops. More than 120 emergency responders rescued residents trapped in vehicles and homes overnight Christmas Eve.
Updated May 16
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