"A strong rain and wind storm, carried by an atmospheric river from the Pacific, has been blamed for a third death in southern California as flooding, road closures and debris flows are reported across the region. A flood watch was also extended through Thursday for almost all of the area, as more than 11in of rainfall was measured in some parts Los Angeles county as of Wednesday night and evacuation warnings were issued for mountain communities in San Bernardino county."
"There is a moderate risk of excessive rainfall over parts of southern California, the US Weather Prediction Center said in a forecast early on Thursday. Numerous flash flooding events are possible. In addition, many streams may flood, potentially affecting larger rivers. On Wednesday, California's governor, Gavin Newsom, declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles county and other southern California counties, citing flooding and landslides risks in areas affected by last year's wildfires. The Los Angeles mayor, Karen Bass, declared a local emergency."
A strong atmospheric river from the Pacific brought heavy rain and wind to southern California, producing floods, road closures and debris flows. More than 11 inches of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles County as of Wednesday night, and a flood watch was extended through Thursday for almost the entire region. The Weather Prediction Center warned of a moderate risk of excessive rainfall, numerous flash floods and potential river flooding. Evacuation warnings targeted mountain communities in San Bernardino County, and state and local emergencies were declared in multiple counties. The storm prompted evacuations, flooded freeways, flight delays and at least three deaths, including a 64-year-old man in San Diego crushed by a falling 75ft tree; another woman was swept nine miles down San Jose Creek before being rescued.
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