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Southern California Storm Causes Flooding, Multiple Rescues

2/12/2026

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A fast-moving storm struck Southern California overnight, causing flooding and hazardous roads.
In Agoura Hills, firefighters rescued a man trapped in a waterway after losing traction.
In Elysian Park, a man was rescued from an embankment by the L.A. River and hospitalized for hypothermia.
The storm caused a traffic crash on the 405 Freeway amid flooding.
Caltrans closed Topanga Canyon Boulevard due to mud and debris.

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Story summary

A fast-moving storm struck Southern California overnight, causing flooding and hazardous roads.
In Agoura Hills, firefighters rescued a man trapped in a waterway after losing traction.
In Elysian Park, a man was rescued from an embankment by the L.A. River and hospitalized for hypothermia.
The storm caused a traffic crash on the 405 Freeway amid flooding.
Caltrans closed Topanga Canyon Boulevard due to mud and debris.