Event Brief
Los Feliz water main break floods streets overnight
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A 6-inch cast iron water main ruptured around 11 p.m. Thursday at Commonwealth Avenue and Avocado Street in Los Feliz, flooding roads, sidewalks, and a restaurant patio. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews stopped the water, but rushing flow damaged pavement and lifted a sidewalk; video showed small geysers before crews arrived. The flooding also disrupted a first date.
WHO: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power crews; local residents and businesses in Los Feliz
WHAT: A water main break flooded streets, sidewalks, and a restaurant patio, causing damage including a lifted and buckled sidewalk.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
WHERE: Los Angeles, CA
WHY: The water main ruptured, sending rushing water through the area and causing the flooding and damage.
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