Another Storm To Hit Disney Park, Guests Urged to Stay Home

It’s been a wild few months for Southern California weather. Back in August, Hurricane Hilary hit Disneyland Resort, the first hurricane to hit Southern California since 1939. It dumped five inches of rain on Disneyland before heading inland.

At the time, it seemed like it would be the most rain the area received for a while, but then came the Pineapple Express. Earlier this month, the Pineapple Express brought up to 15 inches of rain in five days, causing significant flooding and damage to the area.

Related: Life-Threatening Rain Causes Disneyland to Shut down for the Second Straight Day

And just as the Disneyland Resort, Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles seemed to be clear, another large-scale storm will hit the area today and Wednesday.

The storm is expected to dump another three to five inches of rain on an already saturated Southern California.

Because the ground is so saturated and there is potential for heavy winds, the National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Southern California, including Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, and Downtown Disney.

National Weather Service meteorologist Elizabeth Adams told the Orange County Register:

The ground is pretty saturated from the last few weeks so there will be concerns due to runoff that could result in flooding, especially in low-lying areas…It’s not looking like it’s going to be quite as heavy as the past few storms, but people should stay vigilant and updated.

The rain is set to begin early Monday but intensify as the day goes along, with Tuesday being the most intense time for the storm. Tuesday is expected to see sustained winds at around 30 miles per hour, which combined with the saturated ground, could cause down trees and powerlines.

Residents and Disneyland guests are being urged to stay home. If it’s necessary to leave the house, avoid driving through standing water and be aware of the possibility of flooding in low-lying areas.

Unlike the Walt Disney World Resort in Central Florida, the Disneyland Resort is not used to such fluctuations in weather. Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County are known for their beautiful weather throughout the year.

The storm is expected to hit Los Angeles first and then move into Orange County, where Disneyland Park is located. Adams expects the storm to slow down from there, and some higher-elevation areas further inland are expected to get snow.

During Tropical Storm Hilary and the Pineapple Express, the heavy rain and wind forced Disneyland and other neighboring theme parks to shut down early.

Disney has not announced its schedule for tomorrow, when the storm is expected to be at its height.

We will continue to update this news at Disney Fanatic.