Firefighters from Fire Station 88, diligent in checking the flood level in Serra Retreat, look on with Malibu local Ron Lander during the height of Friday’s storm on Feb. 17. See story and more photos on page A8.
Due to heavy rains, Malibu Creek water rose, flooding yards in Serra Retreat and the surrounding area. Malibu Canyon received about five inches of rain in the storm last weekend. The Malibu Creek watershed comprises 110 square miles of the Santa Monica Mountains area, contributing to the fastmoving water through Serra Retreat.
Serra Retreat neighbors, friends and a working crew begin cleanup after the heavy storm on Friday.