Christmas weather alert: Tornado warning issued for Los Angeles, California
A tornado warning has been issued in California as severe storms move through the state. Parts of Los Angeles are under a tornado alert today, with strong winds, heavy rain, and dangerous weather possible. Officials warn people to stay alert, avoi...
By Global Desk |
This Christmas, instead of a cozy holiday, parts of California are facing flooding, turning holiday celebrations into a watery mess in major cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Las Vegas, and San Diego. More than 41 million people in California, southern Nevada, and northwest Arizona are under flood watches on Wednesday.
A High Risk for excessive rainfall is in place for Los Angeles and nearby highways: I-10 from San Bernardino to Santa Monica, Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks, I-5 to Burbank and Santa Clarita, all of I-210, and up to Pyramid Lake, as reported by ABC News.
According to the latest post by NWS Los Angeles on X that stated, “Tornado Warning including Alhambra CA, Monterey Park CA and Rosemead CA until 10:45 AM PST”.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Tornado Warning including Alhambra CA, Monterey Park CA and Rosemead CA until 10:45 AM PST <a href="https://t.co/FwSsIrhl7w">pic.twitter.com/FwSsIrhl7w</a><br /><br /><br />— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSLosAngeles/status/2003893781402173701?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
A High Risk for excessive rainfall is in place for Los Angeles and nearby highways: I-10 from San Bernardino to Santa Monica, Highway 101 to Thousand Oaks, I-5 to Burbank and Santa Clarita, all of I-210, and up to Pyramid Lake, as reported by ABC News.
According to the latest post by NWS Los Angeles on X that stated, “Tornado Warning including Alhambra CA, Monterey Park CA and Rosemead CA until 10:45 AM PST”.
High risk flood areas
Officials warn against travel on these roads because they may flood. Low-lying neighborhoods could also be flooded. A "High Risk" designation is very rare, only issued about 4% of days. It causes one-third of flood deaths and 80% of flood damages.FOX Weather also posted a video of Flash flood warnings, here’s the post: <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">��BREAKING NEWS: Widespread Flash Flood Warnings were issued across the Los Angeles metro and other parts of Southern California. The potent Christmas Eve storm has already triggered evacuations, as mudslides washed out roads in San Bernardino. Latest: <a href="https://t.co/LPzjqFG2qk">https://t.co/LPzjqFG2qk</a> <a href="https://t.co/ARnetXTVN6">pic.twitter.com/ARnetXTVN6</a><br /><br /><br />— FOX Weather (@foxweather) <a href="https://twitter.com/foxweather/status/2003903507821408369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 24, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br /><br />
Thunderstorms are also possible across the affected regions. The heaviest rain is expected on Wednesday morning and afternoon, with rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour or more. Rain will briefly stop by 6–7 p.m. PT, but more rain is expected overnight. Additional rain rounds on Thursday and Friday will continue, keeping flood, mudslide, and landslide risks high.
Yes, parts of California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, are facing floods this Christmas due to heavy rain.
Q2. Which areas in California are at high risk of flooding?
High-risk areas include Los Angeles, I-10, I-5, Highway 101, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and surrounding neighborhoods.
Flood impact and travel warnings
Heavy rain can cause big floods in cities. There may be big rock and mudslides. Creeks, streams, and rivers could rise fast, and people might need rescue from water. Places that had recent fires could have dangerous debris flows. Roads may close and travel could be delayed, especially during the holiday season. Strong winds of 40–50 mph may happen and could cause power outages, as noted by ABC News.Thunderstorms are also possible across the affected regions. The heaviest rain is expected on Wednesday morning and afternoon, with rainfall rates of 1 inch per hour or more. Rain will briefly stop by 6–7 p.m. PT, but more rain is expected overnight. Additional rain rounds on Thursday and Friday will continue, keeping flood, mudslide, and landslide risks high.
FAQs
Q1. Is California having floods this Christmas?Yes, parts of California, including Los Angeles and San Diego, are facing floods this Christmas due to heavy rain.
Q2. Which areas in California are at high risk of flooding?
High-risk areas include Los Angeles, I-10, I-5, Highway 101, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and surrounding neighborhoods.
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