Debris Flow in Los Angeles County, California

Debris Flow February 16, 2026 · Los Angeles County, California

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy rainfall resulted in significant rock slides across Kanan Dume Road near mile marker 12.24.

The wider storm

A very powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, strong thunderstorms and gusty winds to Southwestern California Rainfall totals generally ranged from 1.50 to 4.00 inches across coastal and valley areas with 3.00 to 7.00 inches across the foothills and mountains with significant snowfall at the higher elevations. With this rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding were received. Strong thunderstorms were also observed, resulting in strong outflow winds and wind damage.

Began near El Nido (34.0400, -118.8000).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1319745. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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