Rain prompts evacuation warning in burn scar area near Corona; snow expected in region’s mountains
The chance of heavy rain and flooding in Indian Canyon near Corona on Sunday, April 5, prompted officials to warn residents living in the burn scar of the 2018 Holy fire to be prepared in case weather conditions force them to evacuate.
An evacuation warning was issued and applies to residents living near Glen Eden Road and the Grace Korean Church Retreat grounds in Corona, the Riverside County Emergency Management Department said on social media. Those who need assistance finding shelter for Sunday evening should call 211 for more information.
The Holy fire burned 23,136 acres in Riverside and Orange counties.
The storm started Sunday night. The heaviest showers will come Monday afternoon through Tuesday, then begin to taper off by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
On Sunday afternoon, the NWS issued Winter Storm Warnings for higher elevations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties; and the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties; and said heavy snow is expected.
Winter Storm Warning with dangerous winter weather driving condiitons for the mtns of LA/Ventura counties tonight- Tuesday. Snow accumulation of 15-30″ above 6000 ft, with 6-12″ possible between 4500-6000 ft. Strong SW winds gusting to 55 mph thru Mon. #LAWeaher #LArain #Socal pic.twitter.com/haubfWOVPM
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) April 5, 2020
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for elevations above 5,500 ft in the Riverside and San Bernardino mtns from 11 PM tonight until 5 AM Thu. Heavy snow resulting in difficult travel is expected. If you must travel be sure to carry chains and monitor road conditions. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/QleC04vquE
— NWS San Diego (@NWSSanDiego) April 5, 2020
A storm system will bring significant rain, heavy at times, to the region through Monday. Potential impacts include urban roadway flooding, increased travel delays, minor mud/debris flows in recent burn areas, and rocks/boulders falling onto canyon roads. #LArain #VTArain #cawx pic.twitter.com/n4g8AYI9uK
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) April 6, 2020
People living on the Orange County side of the Holy fire burn scar were not affected by the advisory. Officials there were monitoring the situation, but did not immediately have plans to issue any warnings, Orange County Fire Authority Capt. Thanh Nguyen said.
The @NWSSanDiego has forecasted heavy rains & wind beginning Monday. Please do you part to stay safe. Limited sandbags are available at all @CALFIRERRU fire stations. #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/R9ySvQOxWL
— CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department (@CALFIRERRU) April 5, 2020