Los Angeles area bracing for 'highest risk' of life-threatening floods Christmas Eve

Los Angeles area bracing for 'highest risk' of life-threatening floods Christmas Eve

Officials in Los Angeles are warning people about the imminent potential for life-threatening flooding Wednesday, asking people to stay aware as they celebrate Christmas Eve. The National Weather Service has issued the highest flash flood risk for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties through Wednesday. A powerful storm is moving onshore after days of rain have saturated soils, creating prime conditions for dangerous flooding. Mudslides and debris slides are expected, according to the NWS.