Flash Flood Watch: Voluntary Evacuation For Holy Fire Burn Scar

TRABUCO CANYON, CA — A flash flood watch continued Monday across Orange County's inland cities, the National Weather Service reported. The Orange County Sheriff's Department has issued a voluntary Evacuation Warning for Monday afternoon in for the Holy Fire burn areas and surrounding locations.

"This is due to potential flooding and debris flows, with heaviest rainfall expected this afternoon through 7 p.m.," an OCSD spokesperson said.

Flooding and debris flows are possible and evacuation routes can quickly become impassible, they said.

Residents with large animals should follow their personal plans to move their animals.

If you have disabilities, access and/or functional needs, call OCSD Dispatch at 714-647-7000.

For the most recent information on voluntary evacuations, check here.

Elsewhere, Orange County cities of Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, San Clemente, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Irvine, Orange, Fullerton, and Mission Viejo were expected to be affected by possible flooding through late Monday.

"Heavy rainfall of 1- to 2-inches, locally higher, was forecast to occur across the southland," the NWS said. "There is the potential of mud slides and debris flows at recent burn scars, particularly near the Holy Fire burn scar."

Debris flows happen suddenly with little time to act, though the Orange County Department of Public Works set erosion control and water diversion sand bags in place. The possibility of minor flooding and debris flows remain.

All residents were asked to monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. Always heed advice of local officials, do not drive into flooded streets and turn around, don't drown.

January 14-15 Hourly Forecast for Trabuco Canyon

Rain starting this afternoon, continuing until this evening.

10am - Overcast, 54°

Chance of rain: 20%. Wind 5 mph from the ESE.

11am - Light Rain, 55°

Chance of rain: 98%. Wind 8 mph from the SE.

12pm - Overcast, 54°

Chance of rain: 52%. Wind 10 mph from the SE.

1pm - Light Rain, 52°

Chance of rain: 69%. Wind 11 mph from the ESE.

2pm - Rain, 51°

Chance of rain: 78%. Wind 12 mph from the SE.

3pm - Rain, 52°

Chance of rain: 77%. Wind 11 mph from the SE.

4pm - Light Rain, 52°

Chance of rain: 71%. Wind 10 mph from the SE.

5pm - Rain, 52°

Chance of rain: 72%. Wind 9 mph from the SSE.

6pm - Rain, 51°

Chance of rain: 67%. Wind 6 mph from the S.

7pm - Mostly Cloudy, 50°

Chance of rain: 46%. Wind 4 mph from the S.

8pm - Mostly Cloudy, 50°

Chance of rain: 37%. Wind 3 mph from the SE.

9pm - Mostly Cloudy, 50°

Chance of rain: 26%. Wind 4 mph from the ESE.

10pm - Mostly Cloudy, 49°

Chance of rain: 18%. Wind 4 mph from the E.

11pm - Mostly Cloudy, 49°

Chance of rain: 15%. Wind 3 mph from the E.

12am - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 15%. Wind 3 mph from the ESE.

1am - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 24%. Wind 3 mph from the ESE.

2am - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 23%. Wind 4 mph from the ESE.

3am - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 22%. Wind 4 mph from the ESE.

4am - Mostly Cloudy, 48°

Chance of rain: 20%. Wind 5 mph from the ESE.

5am - Mostly Cloudy, 47°

Chance of rain: 21%. Wind 6 mph from the E.

6am - Overcast, 47°

Chance of rain: 23%. Wind 6 mph from the E.

7am - Overcast, 48°

Chance of rain: 26%. Wind 7 mph from the E.

8am - Overcast, 48°

Chance of rain: 29%. Wind 8 mph from the ESE.

9am - Overcast, 50°

Chance of rain: 35%. Wind 8 mph from the ESE.
Data provided by darksky.net.

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