An early spring storm brought troubling situations to residents near the burn areas in Silverado and Modjeska Canyon on Monday, March 28.

At approximately 2:00 p.m. Monday, the San Diego-based National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the Bond, Apple and El Dorado scar burn areas near the Santa Ana Mountains.

“Heavy rainfall over the Bond, Apple and El Dorado burn scar during the period of the watch. Residents near the Bond, Apple and El Dorado burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.”

Due to the potential for mudslides, Orange County issued evacuation orders that will remain in effect until early Tuesday morning.

In addition to the mandatory evacuations for residents near the Silverado and Bond fires, rain also impacted the city of Irvine. Late Monday afternoon, the city released a list of weather-related closures, including many trail underpasses.

The National Weather Service indicated that some areas of Southern California would experience an inch-plus of rain. Locally, in the Santa Ana Mountains, Laguna Hills, Lower Silverado Canyon are expected to receive half an inch of rain, with Santiago Creek expected to receive a quarter-inch of rain.

While the rain may have forced some people inside for the day, several people in Irvine shared their affinity for the rare southern California weather event on social media.

Instagram user @Walt_model3, showed off a “free” car wash.

While user @lee.jery took the opportunity to point out how valuable rain is, considering the cost of water.

Rain is expected to dissipate late Monday evening with clear weather expected for the remainder of the week.

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