California Mudslides
Los Angeles sees more than 300 mudslides during storm, no deaths reported
One of the wettest storms in Southern California history began to ease up on Tuesday after bombarding Los Angeles with nearly half of its seasonal rainfall in just two days. Although the rain was tapering off, the threat of potentially deadly landslides persisted. The slow-moving storm that parked itself over the region on Monday and dumped a record amount of rain on sections of the nation's second-largest city could linger into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms were expected to bring light to moderate rain to the region, but some places could get brief yet fierce downpours that could dump up ton an inch (roughly 2.5 centimeters) of rain in an hour. Crews have responded to 307 mudslides and five buildings have been deemed uninhabitable since the atmospheric river-fuelled storm moved into the region over the weekend, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said at a news conference on Tuesday. Despite the torrents of rain, ...
 "Los Angeles sees more than 300 mudslides during storm, no deaths reported")
Southern California braces for more floods even as storm Hilary grows weak
Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, prompting rescues from swollen rivers and forcing some of the nation's largest school districts to cancel Monday classes. Millions braced for more flooding and mudslides, even as the storm began to weaken. The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, Hilary brought intensifying rain to the region, with some mountain and desert areas seeing more than half an average year's worth of rain come down in just one day, including the desert resort city of Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3 inches of rain by Sunday evening. Forecasters warned of dangerous flash floods across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, and fire officials rescued a dozen people from knee-deep water in a homeless encampment along the rising San Diego River. Meanwhile, rain and debris washed out some roadways and people left their cars stranded in standing water. Crews pumped floodwaters out
 "Southern California braces for more floods even as storm Hilary grows weak")
16 people die in a barrage of severe winter storms in California: Report
At least 16 people have died in a barrage of severe winter storms in California as the most populous state in the US braces for more floods and mudslides
 "16 people die in a barrage of severe winter storms in California: Report")
Rescuers search for victims as California mudslide toll hits at least 17
At least 28 people were injured, authorities said, while 30,000 remained subject to mandatory evacuation orders
13 dead, several injured in southern California mudslides and heavy rain
Death toll is likely to rise, reported CNN
 "13 dead, several injured in southern California mudslides and heavy rain")
