A water main break in West Hollywood sent water rushing through neighborhoods and flooding apartment buildings early Thursday morning.The water line burst around 3 a.m. near Sunset Boulevard and Holloway Drive, according to local authorities.Video footage shows water rushing through the streets with a strong current, hitting parked cars and apartment complexes as residents walked through several inches of water. A bus yard in the area was also flooded, causing delays for morning commuters.
Expect significant delays on Lines 2, 4, 10, 14, 16, 20, 134, 602, and 627 due to a water main break and flooding in West Hollywood. pic.twitter.com/etYASwW0jj— LA Metro Rider Alerts (@metrolaalerts) July 16, 2026
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LINDSEY GRAHAM AFTER SUDDEN DEATH: ‘LOST A BOLD LEADER’The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said crews were actively working to stop the flood, but they provided no timeline for repairs.“Our water crews have been onsite working to carefully and methodically close large diameter valves located underground to turn off the water and assess and repair the damage,” the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said in a statement. “Due to the highly pressurized water system, our crews must turn valves slowly and carefully to avoid causing further damage.”This is a breaking news story and may be updated.
