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Winter Storm Watch

Storm watch in effect. Updated Nov 5, 2026 7:30 am

Heavy rain is forecast Thursday night through Saturday. Canyon areas below recent burn scars may see mud and debris flows. Prepare now: pick up sandbags, clear drains and know your evacuation zone.

Evacuation zones

• Laguna Canyon: Evacuation warning
• Bluebird Canyon: Evacuation warning
• Top of the World: Normal
• North Laguna: Normal
• South Laguna: Normal

Road closures

• Laguna Canyon Road: possible overnight closures if flooding occurs; check before you drive.
• Beach access stairs at storm drain outlets closed during heavy rain.

Shelters

• Community and Susi Q Center, 380 Third Street. Opens as an evacuation point if a warning becomes an order. Pets in carriers welcome.
• Sandbag pickup, City Corporation Yard. Open 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring a shovel; limit 10 bags per household.

Updates

• Nov 5, 7:30 am Evacuation warning issued for Laguna Canyon and Bluebird Canyon zones. No evacuation order at this time.
• Nov 4, 4:00 pm Sandbags available at the City Corporation Yard through Saturday.
• Nov 4, 9:00 am Storm watch issued for Thursday night through Saturday.

Emergencies: call 911. City Hall: (949) 497-3311.

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