USGS-landslides.20061211T180338 jegartner@usgs.gov 20061211T180338.000Z Actual Alert Public en-US Geo Flash Flood and Debris Flow Warnings for Recently Burned Areas in Southern California Immediate Severe Very Likely Joseph Gartner Flash Flood and Debris Flow Warnings for Recently Burned Areas in Southern California On Saturday, December, 9, 2006 the National Weather Service issued Flash Flood Warnings for specific burned areas in Southern California. Areas in, or below steep slopes in the Topanga, Shekell, Day, and School fire burn areas are at risk and are susceptible to flash flooding, mud slides, rock slides and debris flows. Residents and motorists in and below burned areas should be alert to heavy mud and debris flows which may block roads and culverts. Potentially dangerous flooding and property loss could result in areas where runoff is restricted or blocked. A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. If you are in the warning area, move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. Do not attempt to cross swiftly flowing waters or waters of unknown depth by foot or by automobile. jegartner@usgs.gov Los Angeles and Ventura Counties in Southern California