Water main break floods backyards along Coldwater Canyon in Sherman Oaks

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Annette Arreola and Génesis Miranda Miramontes, NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

Cleanup and repairs are underway in Sherman Oaks after a water main break on Coldwater Canyon early Tuesday. Video showed water rushing down the streets in a residential area. One resident reported that their backyard started to flood as well. Crews said it took them about 30 minutes to shut off ...

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Water main break floods backyards along Coldwater Canyon in Sherman Oaks

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