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Emergency Closure of Northbound 5 Freeway Amidst Heavy Flooding

I-5 N & Penrose St

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Summary

  • Heavy flooding led to the closure of all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 in Sun Valley, California, from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard. Authorities extended the closure for two hours as crews worked to clear the water.

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The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 N & Penrose St.

Heavy flooding across the highway prompted the emergency closure. Officials extended the alert for an additional two hours, until 11:34 a.m., as they work to clear the water from the roadway, per CHP.

Authorities issued an alert this morning and closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S & Penrose St.

A Citizen user shows video of heavy flood conditions on I-5.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S.

Incident reported at 11846 Redbank St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 N & Penrose St.

Heavy flooding across the highway prompted the emergency closure. Officials extended the alert for an additional two hours, until 11:34 a.m., as they work to clear the water from the roadway, per CHP.

Authorities issued an alert this morning and closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S & Penrose St.

A Citizen user shows video of heavy flood conditions on I-5.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S.

Incident reported at 11846 Redbank St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 N & Penrose St.

Heavy flooding across the highway prompted the emergency closure. Officials extended the alert for an additional two hours, until 11:34 a.m., as they work to clear the water from the roadway, per CHP.

Authorities issued an alert this morning and closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S & Penrose St.

A Citizen user shows video of heavy flood conditions on I-5.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S.

Incident reported at 11846 Redbank St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 N & Penrose St.

Heavy flooding across the highway prompted the emergency closure. Officials extended the alert for an additional two hours, until 11:34 a.m., as they work to clear the water from the roadway, per CHP.

Authorities issued an alert this morning and closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S & Penrose St.

A Citizen user shows video of heavy flood conditions on I-5.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S.

Incident reported at 11846 Redbank St.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 N & Penrose St.

Heavy flooding across the highway prompted the emergency closure. Officials extended the alert for an additional two hours, until 11:34 a.m., as they work to clear the water from the roadway, per CHP.

Authorities issued an alert this morning and closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 5 from Penrose Street to Lankershim Boulevard.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S & Penrose St.

A Citizen user shows video of heavy flood conditions on I-5.

The address reported for this incident has changed to I-5 S.

Incident reported at 11846 Redbank St.

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Comments30

VaheGDec 24 at 11:17 AM

Turn off the phone and drive man

STARATSTARSDec 24 at 11:21 AM

Shhh...

myrhh7894Dec 24 at 11:35 AM

Driving in that high water is going to lead to hydrolock easily.

lizaldy750Dec 24 at 11:33 AM

Pero they still drive through the water and cry why they get stuck

crimesinthehoodDec 24 at 11:31 AM

It’s called staying at home unless you’re essential worker

VaheGDec 24 at 11:17 AM

Turn off the phone and drive man

STARATSTARSDec 24 at 11:21 AM

Shhh...

myrhh7894Dec 24 at 11:35 AM

Driving in that high water is going to lead to hydrolock easily.

lizaldy750Dec 24 at 11:33 AM

Pero they still drive through the water and cry why they get stuck

crimesinthehoodDec 24 at 11:31 AM

It’s called staying at home unless you’re essential worker

VaheGDec 24 at 11:17 AM

Turn off the phone and drive man

STARATSTARSDec 24 at 11:21 AM

Shhh...

myrhh7894Dec 24 at 11:35 AM

Driving in that high water is going to lead to hydrolock easily.

lizaldy750Dec 24 at 11:33 AM

Pero they still drive through the water and cry why they get stuck

crimesinthehoodDec 24 at 11:31 AM

It’s called staying at home unless you’re essential worker

VaheGDec 24 at 11:17 AM

Turn off the phone and drive man

STARATSTARSDec 24 at 11:21 AM

Shhh...

myrhh7894Dec 24 at 11:35 AM

Driving in that high water is going to lead to hydrolock easily.

lizaldy750Dec 24 at 11:33 AM

Pero they still drive through the water and cry why they get stuck

crimesinthehoodDec 24 at 11:31 AM

It’s called staying at home unless you’re essential worker

VaheGDec 24 at 11:17 AM

Turn off the phone and drive man

STARATSTARSDec 24 at 11:21 AM

Shhh...

myrhh7894Dec 24 at 11:35 AM

Driving in that high water is going to lead to hydrolock easily.

lizaldy750Dec 24 at 11:33 AM

Pero they still drive through the water and cry why they get stuck

crimesinthehoodDec 24 at 11:31 AM

It’s called staying at home unless you’re essential worker

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