Widespread rain and winds hit Southern California, with mountain snow on the way
Southern California, the nation’s No. 1 wine country, was hit by torrential rain and strong winds over multiple days, with some record flooding even leaving homes under water after a freak downpour.
The deluge, which began early Sunday and lasted through Monday, killed two people and left tens of thousands of people without power.
“I’d say at least 20,000 were affected,” said Steve Smith, a spokesman for L.A. County Fire Department. “The most impact would be across the city limits of North Hollywood.”
The storm is only the latest in a string of record-breaking storms.
The National Weather Service said parts of the coast were pounded by more than 8 inches of rain through the weekend and into Monday.
The storm system brought rain to the southern end of the San Fernando Valley, including the Los Angeles International Airport and most of the surrounding communities.
On Sunday, the weather service said the airport was experiencing “significant rain” and “significant wind.”
The airports in Burbank and Ontario were also under some moderate to severe wind but without rain.
Sandy Hook Elementary School in the San Fernando Valley reported sustained winds of about 15 mph with “moderate to severe” gusts, and a gust that was measured at 35 mph.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for most of the area late Sunday and into Monday morning, as well as a warning for the beach.
“The National Weather Service is recommending people stay out of the ocean at San Onofre State Beach,” the advisory said.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for most of the area late Sunday and into Monday morning, as well as a warning for the beach.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for most of the area late Sunday and into Monday morning, as well