Thunderstorms that raked a wide area of Southern California this week have raised the thought of an actual rainy season. And, officials are raising the chance of flash flooding this winter. Five years of drought conditions have exacerbated wildfires across the state. Rain is beginning to fall on fire burn scars, making these areas prone to sudden erosion along roads and through neighborhoods.
The State Department of Water Resources is urging awareness of weather conditions and forecasts, the risks and the possibility to evacuate quickly if ordered by local officials.