Parts of SoCal upgraded to rare 'high risk' of flash flooding on Wednesday
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Key Points:
- The National Weather Service has upgraded parts of Southern California to a "high risk" level for excessive rainfall and flash flooding on Christmas Eve, particularly affecting wildfire burn scar areas prone to mudslides and debris flows.
- The high-risk zone includes portions of Los Angeles, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties, with cities such as Burbank, Altadena, Glendale, San Bernardino, Santa Clarita, and Thousand Oaks facing significant flash flood threats.
- Caltrans will close a 3.6-mile stretch of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (State Route 27) from Tuesday night through at least Friday due to heavy rain and potential debris flows, while Pacific Coast Highway will remain open with crews monitoring vulnerable areas.
- A Flood Watch is in effect for most
