Record-Breaking Rainstorm Drenches Palm Springs

Palm Springs, California, experienced its biggest rainstorm in history as Tropical Storm Hilary made landfall, causing record-breaking levels of rainfall and dangerous flash floods. The town received 2.06 inches of rain in just a few hours, which is half a year's worth of rain. Other areas in Southern California also saw record-breaking rainfall, leading to road closures and a local emergency declaration. The storm is expected to continue moving across the state, with a high risk of flash flooding.