The National Weather Service Los Angeles (NWSLosAngeles) reported light flow in Eaton Canyon on February 16, 2026, between 8:15 PM and 10:15 PM UTC, stating that unburned canyons remain safe despite burn scars showing similar light flow, as tweeted by user @edgarrmcgregor citing NWSLosAngeles. This update addresses flash flood concerns during the Pacific storm system impacting Southern California. NWSLosAngeles' assessment counters escalation fears from earlier Flash Flood Warnings issued for much of Los Angeles County, as reported by CaliFireTracker between 6:45 PM and 7:15 PM UTC. The light flow observation in Eaton Canyon follows heavy precipitation noted by NWS Western Region at 8:00 PM UTC, with forecasts of 1-3 inches of rain west of the mountains by February 17 morning. A photo of the Los Angeles River on February 16 was shared by @LaInaMinute during the reporting window, providing visual context to ongoing storm impacts without specified flow details. This comes amid prior CHP Santa Barbara warnings around 6:00 PM UTC highlighting travel dangers and active Severe Thunderstorm Warnings across Los Angeles County and the Central Coast.
