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Flood Advisory In Effect For Malibu

Malibu could see flooding Monday due to heavy rain.

Malibu could see flooding as a result of heavy rains Monday.
Malibu could see flooding as a result of heavy rains Monday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MALIBU, CA — Heavy rains have swept Los Angeles Monday morning, and the National Weather Service is warning of potential flooding in Malibu Monday through 4:15 p.m.

The city could see roadway flooding and debris and mood in the roadways, NWS said.

Los Angeles is expected to see heavy rain through Monday evening, with areas generally getting between 0.25 and 0.50 inches of rain per hour, and up to 0.75 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

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Motorists are advised to turn around if they see flooding on roadways, not drive through. The National Weather Service said that most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

The rain has already wreaked havoc on the road ways Monday, causing obstructions and traffic throughout the city.

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