The second atmospheric river to hit the West Coast in as many weeks is slowly moving out of Southern California. But not before dumping more than 9 inches of rain over 24 hours in some areas near Los Angeles. Streets are flooded in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles; creeks are raging like rivers; and rainfall records in Los Angeles County are nearing all-time records.
At least three people were reported to have died due to storm-related injuries caused by fallen trees. As of Tuesday evening, the severe weather had knocked out power for more than 100,000 Californians.
