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Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:11PM PDT until October 22 at

Affecting Malibu Coast; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area

In effect until: Oct 21, 2026, 3:00 PM

Malibu Coast; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 3:00 PM.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southwest California, including the following
areas, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu
Coast and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area.

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Extensive street flooding and flooding of creeks and rivers are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain rates between 0.50 and 1.00 inch per hour are possible,
heaviest Wednesday night.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Flood Watch issued October 20 at 12:11PM PDT until October 22 at

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