As a principal engineer for the county’s Public Works Department, Klippel’s job is to try to stop catastrophic flows of mud, debris and boulders that could rush into fire-stricken ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday that state has dispatched “highly trained teams and specialized equipment” to the Southland to ensure protection from possible rain-sparked debris flows.

"We do expect that facility, as designed, to flow over its spillway ... opt into the Army Corps free debris removal process. Two weeks ago, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced ...

Heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flows to spots impacted by wildfires.

Meteorologists have said that the situation risks being exacerbated by areas recently destroyed by wildfires, as the wildfire detritus could create debris flows. A moderate to strong winter storm ...

The National Weather Service said Tuesday afternoon that flood watches and evacuation warnings have been issued, as authorities prepare for potential flooding and debris flows when the rain ...

Though wildfires around Los Angeles are contained, foothill communities remain at risk of debris flows. Heavy rain could trigger dangerous mudslides in burn areas like Altadena and Pasadena.