"Southern California's Historic Rainfall: Bracing for Flooding and Devastation"
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A historic atmospheric river has drenched Southern California, bringing eye-popping rainfall totals, with some areas in Los Angeles County receiving over 11 inches in three days, surpassing the average amount for the entire month of February. Downtown Los Angeles recorded 7.04 inches of rain in three days, nearly 50% of its average annual rainfall. The storm is expected to break historical records, with more rain forecasted. Higher elevations have seen even greater rainfall, while coastal areas have reported lower totals.
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- California storm full coverage: State of emergency declared as atmospheric river brings 'potentially historic' flood threat Yahoo News
- Southern California braces for more flooding from 'one-in-1000 year' rainfall event USA TODAY
- How much rain has fallen in Southern California during the storm? Here’s a map KTLA Los Angeles
- Mudslides, drowned highways, upended homes: Scenes from Southern California's atmospheric river Los Angeles Times
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