NEWS: Major Rainfall, Flood Watch in Effect for Anaheim California

Major flooding is headed for California, and meteorologists have predicted “life-threatening and damaging flooding,” along with strong wind gusts and travel delays in California this weekend.

If you have an upcoming flight to Anaheim, California between February 4th and 6th, you might want to keep a close watch on your flight status as a serious weather event makes its way across the state. 

ABC News reported that flood watches were put into effect in California on the evening of February 3rd. The notice is for residents in central and southern California and lasts through Tuesday, February 6th. ABC meteorologists predict major flooding and rainfall between 3 and 12 inches.

The Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, recommended that California residents should stay off the roads on Sunday, February 4th, warning, “But when in doubt, stay home. Stay informed.”

Much of #SantaBarbara and #Ventura Counties are at a "High" risk for excessive rainfall @NWSWPC — this mean there is a 70% risk of meeting flash flood rainfall conditions

❗️80% of flood-related DAMAGES and 40% of flood related FATALITIES occur during high risk days❗️ pic.twitter.com/dSrraYwv0l

— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) February 3, 2024

California residents are being urged to prepare for damaging winds and wind gusts between 60-80 mph. Additionally, a flood watch is in effect in Orange County, where Disneyland Resort is located.

UPDATE: As of 5:10PM on Sunday, February 4th, “The second of back-to-back atmospheric rivers drenched Northern California on Sunday, flooding roads, knocking out power to tens of thousands and leading forecasters to warn of possible hurricane-force winds and mudslides as it slowly heads south over the coming days” according to local CBS news affiliate KIRO.

The storm knocked down trees and power lines, and winds topped 60mph with gusts up to 80mph.

This is a developing story. Stay tuned for additional updates.

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