A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and snow, flash flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals from this storm generally ranged between 2 and 6 inches with locally higher amounts in some foothill areas. With such rainfall amounts, there was significant snowfall totals in the local mountains with up to 28 inches of snow reported at the resort level. Additionally, the heavy rain did generate several flash flooding events including several mud and debris flows.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-16 09:11:00 to 05-JAN-16 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall over the Solimar burn scar resulted in a significant mud and debris flow. The southbound lanes of Highway 101 were closed due to water and debris across the roadway.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-16 12:30:00 to 05-JAN-16 14:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: GLENDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall over the Colby burn scar resulted in a significant mud and debris flow. On Rainbow Drive, 2-3 inches of water and debris was reported in a house. Additionally, Sierra Madre Road at Hicrest Road was closed due to water and debris.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 11:30:00 to 06-JAN-16 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: NEWHALL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall over the Calgrove burn scar generated a significant mud and debris flow. Mud and debris closed a mobile home park near the burn scar.

Winter Storm in VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-16 10:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant winter storm conditions developed in the mountains of Ventura county. Above 7000 feet, Mount Pinos reported 12-18 inches of snowfall while locations around 5000 feet reported 4 to 8 inches of snowfall. Along with the snow, south winds gusting between 45 and 60 MPH were reported.

Thunderstorm Wind in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 10:56:00 to 06-JAN-16 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: SUSANA KNOLLS
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A severe thunderstorm moved across the community of Fillmore, generating damaging wind gusts up to 60 MPH. The thunderstorm winds knocked down a large tree across Highway 126.

Flash Flood in LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 15:15:00 to 06-JAN-16 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: GLENDORA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall over the Los Angeles county mountains generated significant mud and debris flows. Highway 39 was closed at East Fork Road due to a significant mud and debris flow.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 10:45:00 to 06-JAN-16 11:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: DULAH
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

Heavy rainfall over the Solimar burn scar resulted in a significant mud and debris flow. On Highway 101, multiple lanes were closed due to mud and debris flows.

Flash Flood in VENTURA, CALIFORNIA
From 06-JAN-16 13:12:00 to 06-JAN-16 13:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: PIRU
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Heavy rainfall over the community of Piru resulted in a mud and debris flow. The intersection of Main Street and Piru Canyon Road was blocked by mud and debris.

Winter Storm in LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS EXCLUDING THE SANTA MONICA RANGE, CALIFORNIA
From 05-JAN-16 10:00:00 to 06-JAN-16 22:00:00 (PST-8)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Significant winter storm conditions developed in the mountains of Los Angeles county. At the resort level (about 7000 feet), anywhere from 18 to 28 inches of snowfall was reported. Along with the snow, south winds gusting between 45 and 60 MPH were reported.