"The most powerful Christmas storm in years slammed into Southern California on Wednesday, closing roads, flooding streets and drenching last-minute holiday shoppers. The region's wet Christmas is expected to continue through the weekend, though forecasters said Wednesday was expected to be the more intense day of rain. Southern California's coastal areas and valleys are forecast to get 4 to 6 inches of rain this week, while some foothills and mountains could receive 10 inches."
"Walking past their neighbors' homes on Woodland Drive in Sierra Madre, Missy and Jay Chapman said they'd worked for hours Tuesday to prepare their home for flooding. Decked out in rain gear with umbrellas and their soggy sheepadoodle, Iggy, on Wednesday morning, the Chapmans, both 57, said they were not concerned for their 1920s-built home, where they've lived since 2003. "We're always a little worried, but what are you gonna do?" Missy Chapman said, taking cover in her neighbor's carport."
A powerful storm slammed Southern California on Wednesday, closing roads, flooding streets and drenching last-minute shoppers. Coastal areas and valleys were forecast to receive 4 to 6 inches of rain, while some foothills and mountains could get as much as 10 inches. Intense downpours flooded freeways, produced scattered mudslides and prompted evacuations across the region. Areas previously devastated by January firestorms faced increased worry and precautionary measures. Some residents spent hours preparing homes, clearing gutters and taking cover as rain persisted. The Pineapple Express was expected to be the strongest atmospheric river in nearly two years, with continued rain, slide risks and mountain snow through the weekend.
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