Station Name: LOS ANGELES R A SEPULVEDA DAM CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 679 feet

Nearest Address:
5023 Sepulveda Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Los Angeles County

GPS Coordinates: 34.16167247, -118.466749

Nearby Water Temperatures

Flash Flood Warning issued February 16 at 10:23AM PST until February 16 at 2:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 10:23 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

FFWLOX The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The Santa Monica Mountains... Including the Palisades and Franklin Burn Scars... And Surrounding Areas of Southwestern Los Angeles County in southwestern California. * Until 200 PM PST. * At 1023 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. The expected rainfall rate is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. Rock and mud slides. Minor debris flows. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. Rock and mud slides. Minor debris flows. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Woodland Hills, Encino, Santa Monica, Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, North Hollywood, Hollywood, Universal City, Burbank, Griffith Park, Topanga State Park, Pacific Palisades, Calabasas, Brentwood, Malibu Creek State Park, Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass and Bel Air. This also includes the Palisades and Franklin Burn Scars.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads, and be aware of rock slides and mud slides around high terrain. Follow direction of Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 9:17AM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:17 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation, and 4 to 8 inches above 4500 feet elevation. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, Western Antelope Valley Foothills, and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 9:17AM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:17 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of up to 4 inches between 3500 and 4500 feet, 6 to 12 inches for 4500 to 6000 feet, and 1 to 2 feet above 6000 feet. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph through Monday afternoon, and as high as 50 mph through Thursday morning. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be a break in the snowfall for Tuesday into Tuesday night, before heavy snow returns by Wednesday. However, blowing and drifting snow producing significant visibility restrictions will continue above 6000 feet elevation, even during the break in snowfall.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 9:17AM PST until February 19 at 9:00AM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:17 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches for 3500 to 4500 feet elevation including the Grapevine of the Interstate-5 Corridor possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 4500 feet elevation possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor, Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains, and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could become treacherous. Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile due to falling and blowing snow.

If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Flood Watch issued February 16 at 9:12AM PST until February 16 at 9:00PM PST by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:12 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Rock and mud slides are possible near steep terrain. Debris flows are possible on burn scars. * WHERE...Much of southwest California * WHEN...Until 9 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Flash flooding is possible. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations, including creeks and streams. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Extensive street flooding is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A line of heavy showers and thunderstorms will sweep across the region today, bringing the risk for flash flooding, rock and mud slides, and burn-scar debris flows across the Flood Watch area. After the passage of the line, scattered heavy showers and thunderstorms will continue into this evening, prolonging the flooding risk in isolated locations. Flooding and burn-scar debris flows are not expected for areas above the snow level, of approximately 6000 feet to 6500 feet elevation, where snow will fall instead of rain. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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. Travel through passes and canyons could become dangerous, and be alert for rock slides and mud slides. Follow the direction of Emergency Management and Law Enforcement officials.