Los Angeles, CA

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Los Angeles, CA

United States| 48 hours| As of February 14, 2026 4:30 PM ET

Intelligence brief with current situational awareness, incidents, local resources, and operational security guidance.

MEDIUM RISKCountry risk level

Advisory-derived, not city-specific.

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Priority actions

1Monitor local NWS/official alerts for Feb 16 flood and high-wind watches and follow evacuation orders if issued.
2Avoid downtown LA routes near North Alameda / East Temple (recent demonstration); expect lane closures and increased police activity.
3Do not drive through flooded or standing water; postpone non-essential travel through passes, canyons and low-water crossings during heavy rain.
4Secure loose outdoor items and charge devices ahead of the high-wind period (Mon Feb 16).
5If you must travel in rain/wind, allow extra time, increase following distance, and use middle lanes where possible to reduce hydroplaning risk.

What's happening now

Feb 14: Flood watch issued by NWS for Monday Feb 16 (9:00–21:00) covering Los Angeles County; flash flooding, debris flows on burn scars, rock and mud slides, and extensive street flooding possible.
Feb 14: High wind watch/advisory for Monday Feb 16 (6:00–18:00): southwest winds 20–30 mph with gusts up to 60–70 mph; damaging gusts could down trees and power lines and make travel difficult, especially for high‑profile vehicles.
Feb 14: Approximately 200–300 demonstrators outside the ICE building in downtown LA threw objects (including rocks) at federal law enforcement; three federal agents were injured; reports of vandalism and traffic lanes obstructed.
Feb 14: California Attorney General announced a civil rights investigation into delayed evacuation orders during the Eaton Fire; review focuses on whether delayed emergency notifications disproportionately impacted west Altadena and LA County response systems.

Update 1
Feb 14
Feb 14: Flood watch issued by NWS for Monday Feb 16 (9:00–21:00) covering Los Angeles County; flash flooding, debris flows on burn scars, rock and mud slides, and extensive street flooding possible.
Feb 14: Flood watch issued by NWS for Monday Feb 16 (9:00–21:00) covering Los Angeles County; flash flooding, debris flows on burn scars, rock and mud slides, and extensive street flooding possible.
Update 2
Feb 14
Feb 14: High wind watch/advisory for Monday Feb 16 (6:00–18:00): southwest winds 20–30 mph with gusts up to 60–70 mph; damaging gusts could down trees and power lines and make travel difficult, especially for high‑profile vehicles.
Feb 14: High wind watch/advisory for Monday Feb 16 (6:00–18:00): southwest winds 20–30 mph with gusts up to 60–70 mph; damaging gusts could down trees and power lines and make travel difficult, especially for high‑profile vehicles.

Weather Snapshot

Current

66.8°F

19.3°C

Overcast

Wind 4 mph / 6.4 km/h

Outlook

Upcoming

Rain

Rain chances increase through Feb 16–17 with a flood watch on Feb 16 (possible flash flooding, debris flows) and a high-wind watch/advisory on Feb 16 (SW winds 20–30 mph

Upcoming

Drizzle

gusts to 60–70 mph). Cooling and light drizzle persist afterward.

Forecast available for 2 days.

Travel Impact

Plan for hazardous driving conditions on Feb 16 (flooding, slick roads, and strong gusts). Expect possible street flooding, low-water crossing closures and difficult travel through passes and canyons; allow extra time or postpone non-essential travel.

Contacts & Sources

Data sources, coverage notes, and methodology references.

As of February 14, 2026 4:30 PM ET

Data sources

Pasadena Star-News — Flood watch issued for Los Angeles County for Monday due to intense rainfall (2026-02-14)
Press-Telegram — Flood watch issued for Los Angeles County for Monday due to intense rainfall (2026-02-14)
Press-Telegram — Los Angeles County placed under a high wind watch Monday (2026-02-14)
Pasadena Star-News — Los Angeles County placed under a high wind watch Monday (2026-02-14)
Pasadena Star-News — 3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration (2026-02-14)
Press-Telegram — 3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration (2026-02-14)

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LAist — DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota (2026-02-13)
SMDP Santa Monica — Newsletter: Feb 13, 2026 (2026-02-13)

Pasadena Star-News — Flood watch issued for Los Angeles County for Monday due to intense rainfall (2026-02-14)Press-Telegram — Flood watch issued for Los Angeles County for Monday due to intense rainfall (2026-02-14)Press-Telegram — Los Angeles County placed under a high wind watch Monday (2026-02-14)Pasadena Star-News — Los Angeles County placed under a high wind watch Monday (2026-02-14)Pasadena Star-News — 3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration (2026-02-14)Press-Telegram — 3 federal agents reported injured in attack during downtown LA demonstration (2026-02-14)LAist — DHS says immigration agents appear to have lied about shooting in Minnesota (2026-02-13)SMDP Santa Monica — Newsletter: Feb 13, 2026 (2026-02-13)SMDP Santa Monica — California announces investigation into delayed evacuation orders during LA-area wildfire (2026-02-12)

Data coverage & methodology

Local news outlets and NWS-based weather reports covering Feb 12–14; includes weather watches (flood, wind), a downtown protest/incidents report, and an investigation into delayed wildfire evacuations.

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Update 3

Feb 14

Feb 14: Approximately 200–300 demonstrators outside the ICE building in downtown LA threw objects (including rocks) at federal law enforcement; three federal agents were injured; reports of vandalism and traffic lanes obstructed.

Update 4

Feb 14

Feb 14: California Attorney General announced a civil rights investigation into delayed evacuation orders during the Eaton Fire; review focuses on whether delayed emergency notifications disproportionately impacted west Altadena and LA County response systems.