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Bel-Air had a peak 24-hour rainfall of 12.42 inches (315 mm) which equates to a 380-year return interval (0.3%).Los Angeles had been incorporating elements of a stormwater harvesting design to retain the rainwater. From February 4 to 7, the city captured 8.6 billion gallons of water, equivalent to the yearly needs of 106,000 homes. [28]
Since 1854, at least 100 tropical cyclones affected the U.S. state of California, including a hurricane in 1858 that produced hurricane-force winds near San Diego. This averages to roughly once a year, although events are more likely during El Niño events. Although storms have occurred as early as June and as late as October, they are most ...
As Southern California recovers from last month’s devastating wildfires, heavy rain resulted in pockets of flooding, blocked roadways and mud piling up around recent burn scars.
Hurricane category 1-3 Tropical storm or Tropical depression Lists of Atlantic hurricanes , or tropical cyclones in the Atlantic Ocean , are organized by the properties of the hurricane or by the location most affected.
Some parts of Mexico and California could see a year’s worth of rain and flash flooding as Cateigry 3 hurricane approaches Hurricane Hilary live updates: Storm could bring ‘catastrophic ...
Los Angeles-area YMCA locations are offering free child care for children of first responders, essential workers and families who have been displaced, evacuated or who have otherwise experienced ...
Flood control structures spared parts of Los Angeles County from destruction, while Orange and Riverside Counties experienced more damage. [15] The flood of 1938 is considered a 50-year flood. [16] It caused $78 million of damage ($1.74 billion in 2024 dollars), [16] making it one of the costliest natural disasters in Los Angeles' history. [17]
The powerful storm, pounding the state with rain, wind and mountain snow since Monday, caused the Santa Barbara Airport to close, flash flooding around Los Angeles, and knocked down 100-year old ...