Palos Verdes Flood Watch: Where To Find Sandbags

PALOS VERDES, CA — The first major rainstorm of the season is predicted to hit Los Angeles County Tuesday night, causing the National Weather Service to issue a flood warning in all cities, including the Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Total rainfall is expected to be two to four inches for most of the county, with up to eight inches forecasted across south-facing foothills and coastal slopes. Rain is expected to fall at a rate of up to half an inch per hour and even an inch per hour in isolated incidents, according to the National Weather Service.

"You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop," the weather service said.

Forecasters predict the storm will last well into Thursday and warned that extensive roadway flooding is highly likely.

City officials said those living in low-lying areas should prepare accordingly due to the area being prone to flooding. Palos Verdes residents were encouraged to prepare sandbags.

Sandbags are available to residents at the following locations:

• Palos Verdes Estates Police Department
• Palos Verdes Estates Fire Station 2
• Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall
• Rancho Palos Verdes Fire Station 53
• Rolling Hills Fire Station 56
• Rolling Hills Estates Fire Station 106
• Ernie Howlett Park - Maintenance Facility

Residents are required to bring their IDs and can pick up a maximum of 10 bags. Those collecting sand were also urged to bring their own shovel or tools. Collecting sand from the beach is illegal.