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LA Co. Rainfall Totals: How Much Has Fallen In Calabasas This Week?
As Southern California braces for another rainy storm, check out how much rain hit Calabasas in just a week.
CALABASAS, CA — This week pummeled Southern California with rain and wind, wreaking havoc on LA County roads and homes.
Most of Los Angeles County saw between 1-6 inches of rain over the last seven days, with some areas, like Topanga and Sepulveda Canyons, seeing nearly 8 inches. Calabasas received around 4.42 inches of rain over the last week.
The California storms have proven deadly and devastating for California infrastructure. At least 19 people have died amid the intense storms, the Los Angeles Times reported, a number that is likely to grow, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom. These deaths have been in Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Tulare and more.
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In Southern California, the rains blocked off and destroyed a number of roads. A sinkhole in Chatsworth consumed two cars, requiring a rescue effort Tuesday, and in Seal Beach, the storm damaged a portion of the pier. Some areas, like a region in San Bernardino County, were in sheltered place and Montecito saw significant flooding and evacuations.
Many local schools, like Malibu and Topanga schools, closed throughout the week for rain hazards, and some streets racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in repair bills.
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Most of Orange County saw between 0.75 and 4 inches of rain over the last week, with the mountains near Riverside receiving around 4.05 inches over the past seven days.
Wednesday and Thursday offered a brief respite for Southern California before stormy weather was expected to return through the weekend. Clouds were expected to return by Friday, and more rain possible Saturday into Sunday, and again late Sunday or early Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
City News Service contributed to this report.
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