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Remediation and insurance experts explain what to do if you see water pooling in your basement to stop it, prevent mold and mildew, and avoid future damage.
Southern California is under a flood watch until Wednesday morning (National Weather Service) Los Angeles has already seen several mudslides since this week’s storm began on Sunday.
In early February 2024, two atmospheric rivers brought extensive flooding, intense winds, and power outages to portions of California. The storms caused record-breaking rainfall totals to be observed in multiple areas, as well as the declaration of states of emergency in multiple counties in Southern California.
Southern California remains the focal point of flood risks, he added. Ski areas, on the other hand, were looking forward to a bonanza, as snowfalls measuring 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) are expected in ...
Periods of heavy rainfall caused by multiple atmospheric rivers in California between December 31, 2022, and March 25, 2023, resulted in floods that affected parts of Southern California, the California Central Coast, Northern California and Nevada. [3] [4] The flooding resulted in property damage [5] [6] [7] and at least 22 fatalities. [1]
Floodwater often contains bacteria, Duncanson adds, and water can also compromise your home’s foundation, which are a couple more reasons to get a professional in soon after your basement floods ...
Nearly half a year’s worth of rain in two days. December through March are the wettest months of the year for Southern California, but the scale of this week’s deluge was highly unusual.
The flood episodes of 1907 and 1909 in California resulted in an overhaul of planned statewide flood control designs. [1] March 1928 – The recently-constructed St. Francis Dam dam collapsed 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The flooding beneath the dam killed at least 431 people, and probably more. [12] [13] [14]