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6d ago

Atmospheric River Slams Southern California With Deadly Flooding as Rescues, Emergencies Mount

A moisture stream from the central Pacific is intensifying rainfall over terrain, heightening debris-flow danger on recent burn scars.

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Overview

  • Forecasters maintained a moderate risk of excessive rainfall through Friday morning, warning of more downpours and flash flooding.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom declared states of emergency for Los Angeles, San Bernardino, San Diego and additional counties to accelerate response.
  • Mountain zones logged roughly 25.4 cm of rain with localized totals above 11 inches, while wind gusts topped 110 km/h in some areas.
  • San Bernardino County teams diverted floodwaters, evacuated Wrightwood residents and rescued people trapped in vehicles.
  • News outlets reported at least three storm-related deaths, including a man struck by a falling tree in San Diego, as power outages affected about 120,000 customers.