Powerful Storm Headed to SoCal, Bringing ‘Life-Threatening’ Flooding

Flooding signs are placed by a road during a rain storm in Long Beach, Calif., on Feb. 1, 2024. David Swanson/AFP via Getty Images

LOS ANGELES—A major storm, spanning multiple days beginning Sunday, Feb. 4, is expected to create “life-threatening” flood risks throughout the Los Angeles area, forecasters said Saturday.

“People need to start preparing now for a major flooding event,” National Weather Service (NWS) forecasters warned.