Evacuation orders and warnings have gone into effect for burn scar areas across Southern California as heavy rainfall threatens dangerous debris flows.

"Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures. A Flood Watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Saturday for portions of central and northern California," states the NWS San Francisco CA. The warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m.

An updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:49 p.m. in effect until Thursday at 2 a.m. for Coosa, Shelby and Talladega counties.

A flash flood watch has been issued for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties ahead of two rainstorms that will increase the potential of debris flow in burn scar areas.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a flash flood warning at 3:37 p.m. on Thursday in effect until 8 p.m. for Los Angeles.

We break down every type of flood notice from the National Weather Service and what you need to do at each step.

The strongest rainstorm of the year has hit Southern California, prompting mud and debris flows severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings for recent burn scars and evacuation orders. The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings for Eaton Fire ravaged Altadena,