Here’s How Much Rain Fell In Major LA Storm So Far

LOS ANGELES, CA — The first hard-hitting storm of the season came early this year, delivering a month's worth of rain in one morning to Los Angeles.

Along with the rain, came hazards in the wildfire-scarred county, where those living in high-risk areas were forced to evacuate amid the threat of mudslides and dangerous flooding.

As the storm bore down on the region Tuesday — anticipated to bring the first and only day of heavy rain and wind — river rescues, road closures, power outages, traffic accidents, and other hazards were reported by midmorning.

So far, many areas have already received at least an inch of rain.

According to the National Weather Service, that is "more than enough to create flooding and debris flows over and near...burn scars."

"A flash flood watch for these burn scars is in effect and people who live near by must pay close attention to the weather and emergency officials," forecasters said Tuesday morning.

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Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other officials warned residents across the region to remain alert and stay indoors.

Still, Alex and Kateryna Tsykhanivski made a wet morning trek to the Griffith Observatory, which usually offers sweeping vistas of Los Angeles. The view Tuesday was obscured by heavy clouds as downpours intensified.

“It doesn’t rain much in LA. So every time we see rain, we like to go out,” Alex Tsykhanivski said.

The heaviest rain was still approaching Tuesday.
At least two tornado warnings were issued and rockslides were reported, but there was no immediate word of major damage. More than 21,000 customers in Southern and central California had already lost power, according to PowerOutage.us.

Here's how much rain fell across LA County, according to the NWS:

(All totals in inches)

Coast & Basins

• Monte Nido FS: 2.09
• Big Rock Mesa: 1.65
• Bel Air: 2.15
• Culver City: 0.84
• Beverly Hills: 2.08
• Hollywood Rsvr: 1.47
• South Gate: 0.88
• Dominguez Water Co: 0.69
• La Habra Heights: 1.46
• Downtown Los Angeles: 1.24

Valleys

• Agoura: 1.71
• Chatsworth Rsvr: 1.44
• Canoga Park: 1.57
• Sepulveda Cyn @ Mulhl: 3.41
• Pacoima Dam: 2.72
• Newhall-Soledad Schl: 2.13
• Saugus: 1.11
• Del Valle: 1.25

San Gabriel Valley

• L.A. City College: 1.36
• Eagle Rock Rsrv: 1.97
• East Pasadena: 1.50
• Eaton Wash @ Loftus: 1.41
• Mt Olive High School: 0.33
• San Gabriel R @ Vly: 1.26
• Eaton Dam: 2.38
• Walnut Ck S.B.: 1.29
• Puddingstone Div: 1.46
• Santa Fe Dam: 1.72
• Whittier Hills: 1.44
• Claremont: 1.40

Mountains & Foothills

• Mount Wilson: 1.57
• Inspiration Point: 0.00
• W FK Heliport: 3.70
• Santa Anita Dam: 2.28
• San Gabriel Dam: 3.31
• Morris Dam: 2.82
• Big Dalton Dam: 1.77
• Crystal Lake: 4.61
• Opids Camp: 5.08
• Sierga Madre Maint Yd: 1.66
• Tanbark: 1.83
• San Antonio Dam: 0.00
• Mill Ck: 0.72
• Chilao: 0.90
• Mt Baldy FS: 1.60
• Whitaker Peak: 0.00
• Warm Springs: 2.72
• Acton: 0.03
• Camp 9: 2.46

These totals come from a 24 hour tally released Tuesday afternoon by the NWS.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.