Flash Flood in Los Angeles County, California

The final...and deadliest...storm of the month struck Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 1 to 4 inches over the coast with up to 14 inches in the mountains. Widespread urban and small stream flooding was reported. Most major highways reported closures due to flooding or mudslides. In fact, the community of Ojai was left isolated when Highways 33, 101 and 150 were closed. In Palmdale, up to 3 feet of water was reported at some intersections. In Newhall, one woman suffered minor injuries after being rescued from a water channel. Five deaths were attributed to the storm. In Santa Maria, a section of Highway 166 eroded, killing two California Highway Patrol officers. In Claremont, two students died when a eucalyptus tree fell onto their utility vehicle. In San Dimas, a man drowned when he fell into San Dimas Creek.