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How Much Did It Rain In Calabasas? Totals From This Weekend's Storm
The recent rain led to flooded freeways and an evacuation order as some of the wettest parts of the county saw over 2 inches of rain.
CALABASAS, CA — After days of on-and-off rain — which led to flooding, closed amusement parks and an evacuation order — the skies have begun to clear as the storm system exits Los Angeles County.
In recent days, the wettest parts of the county saw over 2 inches of rain, including parts of the Santa Monica Mountains. In Calabasas, about 1.24 inches of rain fell, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. That brings the city's seasonal total to 4.76 inches.
The downpours in recent days flooded freeways, including the 405 in Carson and the 110 in San Pedro.
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Residents in the Topanga Canyon area were under and evacuation order that took effect 9 p.m. Sunday and will remains in force until 6 a.m. Tuesday.
The storm is expected to fully leave the area by Tuesday morning, with sunny skies and warmer temperatures expected in full force by the end of the week.
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The rain led Six Flags Magic Mountain to close Saturday, Sunday and Monday, while Knott's Berry Farm closed early Saturday.
County health officials have urged the public to avoid contact with the ocean and streams due to elevated bacteria content. Those advisories are generally in effect until 24 hours after the rain stops.
Here are some rainfall totals from around LA County, according to the county DPW's measurements:
- Cogswell Dam, San Gabriel Mountains: 2.05 inches
- Downtown Los Angeles: 1.54 inches
- Hollywood Reservoir: 1.13 inches
- LA City College: 1.32 inches
- Hillcrest Country Club: 1.54 inches
- Topanga Canyon: 2.24 inches
- Big Rock Mesa, Malibu: 1.85 inches
- Malibu: 1.57 inches
- Monte Nido, Santa Monica Mountains: 1.57 inches
- Agoura Hills: 1.17 inches
- Calabasas: 1.24 inches
For more information on rainfall totals across the county, visit LA County Public Works' website.
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