Monday Rain Update: Retaining Wall Collasped in Altadena, But No Homes Threatened

Updated 8:30 p.m.: A retaining wall collapsed near the intersection of Woodglen Lane and Tanoble Drive, according to Sgt. Michael Stuvert of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.  Mud has spilled onto the road, but no homes are at threat and the county public works department is cleaning up the mess, he added.  Stuvert said he believes the wall was on private property, but was not certain.

Updated 9:36 p.m.: The wall is on private property at the top of Woodglen Lane and the bricks and the mud are still on the road, but it does not look like it will pose any threat to people or property in the area.

With the third day of heavy rain under way, flash flood warnings are still in effect for Station Fire burn areas and the rest of Los Angeles County.

The National Weather Service extended its flash flood warning this afternoon, and more heavy rain is in the forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Los Angeles County Public Works Department has continued to predict that there will not be mud flows in Altadena, Sierra Madre, La Canada Flintridge, or other areas nearby burn areas from fires in recent years.

According to the National Weather Service, some parts of the San Gabriel Mountains have seen very intense rain rates in the last few days, up to three-quarters of an inch per hour.

So far the heaviest rain appears to be nearby, though not immediately in, Station Fire burn areas, according to the weather service.

Minor flooding has been reported on city streets all over Los Angeles County, according to the Weather Service.  Altadena has seen some minor flooding reports, but nothing serious, according to Lt. Angelea Shephard of the Altadena Sheriff's Station.

Rainfall totals have likely been in the 5-6 inch range for Altadena.

Through 10 a.m. Monday, Pasadena has gotten 5.08 inches of rain since the storm began Thursday, and Inspiration Point, in the mountains above Altadena, has seen 6.58 inches.