"Jin Shin has come across some monster potholes over the last couple of weeks, including one in Koreatown that rattled his car with a sickening thump and another near the airport where its depth was obscured by water. "The car just tilted in way, way deep," said the 31-year-old, who runs the TikTok account Dash Cam of L.A. Luckily, Shin was going slow enough that he didn't sustain any damage - this time."
"With more than 14 inches of rain falling on downtown L.A. between October and last week - roughly 99% of what the city typically sees during the entire rainy season that ends in March - there have been a lot of new potholes for L.A.'s drivers to map out on their daily commutes. Officials can't say exactly how many potholes there are out there - just the number of those that have been reported."
Record rains dropped more than 14 inches of precipitation on downtown Los Angeles between October and last week, nearly matching the typical rainy season total. The heavy storms created numerous potholes across the city's streets, producing hazardous driving conditions and vehicle damage. Drivers report deep, water-obscured craters that can rupture shocks and bend wheels. City crews have repaired thousands of potholes but only track reported locations, leaving many uncounted. Motorists are sharing footage and maps on social media, and many are filing claims for vehicle damage that could lead to taxpayer costs.
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