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"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 16.8311 km away, between 2003-11-12 17:00:00 and 2003-11-12 21:00:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 0.5 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 3500000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A large and powerful thunderstorm produced heavy rain in excess of 5 inches in less than two hours, flash flooding and hail across South Central Los Angeles county. Hail accumulations in the area were over 5 inches. Numerous intersections were flooded with several feet of water, stranding thousands of motorists during rush hour. Over 130 homes and businesses experienced significant damage due to flooding and hail. Damage was so significant that South Central Los Angeles county was declared a state disaster area. Overall, damage estimates were around $3.5 million for the area.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Tornado. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 22.6181 km away, between 2004-12-28 22:40:00 and 2004-12-29 00:22:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow and tornados to Central and Southern California. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 8 inches on the coastal plain to between 6 and 13 inches in the mountains. With such heavy rain, there were many hydrologic problems. Urban flooding was widespread across all of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Flash flooding was reported in Santa Barbara county along Highway 101 at the Gaviota and Winchester exits. In Los Angeles county, flash flooding and debris flows in the mountains and Santa Clarita valley closed down Interstate 5 and Hasley Canyon Road. In Rancho Palos Verdes, a mudslide on 25th Street trapped two vehicles. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, winter storm conditions prevailed. Between 12 and 36 inches of snow fell above the 5000 foot elevation while southeast winds between 30 and 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph resulted in near zero visibilities in blowing snow. On the coastal plain of Los Angeles county, weak tornados were reported in Long Beach, Inglewood and Whittier. The tornados only produced minor damage including downed trees and damaged roofs. A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow and tornados to Central and Southern California. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 8 inches on the coastal plain to between 6 and 13 inches in the mountains. With such heavy rain, there were many hydrologic problems. Urban flooding was widespread across all of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Flash flooding was reported in Santa Barbara county along Highway 101 at the Gaviota and Winchester exits. In Los Angeles county, flash flooding and debris flows in the mountains and Santa Clarita valley closed down Interstate 5 and Hasley Canyon Road. In Rancho Palos Verdes, a mudslide on 25th Street trapped two vehicles. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, winter storm conditions prevailed. Between 12 and 36 inches of snow fell above the 5000 foot elevation while southeast winds between 30 and 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph resulted in near zero visibilities in blowing snow. On the coastal plain of Los Angeles county, weak tornados were reported in Long Beach, Inglewood and Whittier. The tornados only produced minor damage including downed trees and damaged roofs. A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow and tornados to Central and Southern California. Total rainfall amounts ranged from 2 to 8 inches on the coastal plain to between 6 and 13 inches in the mountains. With such heavy rain, there were many hydrologic problems. Urban flooding was widespread across all of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Flash flooding was reported in Santa Barbara county along Highway 101 at the Gaviota and Winchester exits. In Los Angeles county, flash flooding and debris flows in the mountains and Santa Clarita valley closed down Interstate 5 and Hasley Canyon Road. In Rancho Palos Verdes, a mudslide on 25th Street trapped two vehicles. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, winter storm conditions prevailed. Between 12 and 36 inches of snow fell above the 5000 foot elevation while southeast winds between 30 and 50 mph with gusts to 75 mph resulted in near zero visibilities in blowing snow. On the coastal plain of Los Angeles county, weak tornados were reported in Long Beach, Inglewood and Whittier. The tornados only produced minor damage including downed trees and damaged roofs.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 29.0718 km away, between 2005-01-02 12:00:00 and 2005-01-02 12:45:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A waterspout was reported west of Marina Del Rey.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-01-03 04:54:00 and 2005-01-03 08:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow and flash flooding to Southern California. Overall...thestorm dumped 1 to 4 inches of rainfall over the area with mountain locations receiving the highest amounts. The heavy rain produced flash flooding across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. In Santa Barbara county, Cold Springs Road at State Route 192 was closed due to flash flooding and mudslides as well as the junction of Santa Susanna Pass and Rocky Peak Road. In Ventura county, the Pacific Coast Highway was closed from Point Mugu to the Ventura and Los Angeles county line. In Los Angeles county, the Pacific Coast Highway was closed from the Ventura county border to Malibu. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, snow levels dropped to around 4500 feet, resulting in up to 30 inches of snowfall.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Heavy Rain. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-01-07 02:00:00 and 2005-01-11 18:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 0.0 and crop damage of 190000000.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful Pacific storm brought heavy rain, snow, flash flooding, high winds and landslides to Central and Southern California. During the 5 day event, rainfall totals ranged from 3 to 10 inches over coastal areas with up to 32 inches in the mountains. With such copious rainfall, flash flooding was a serious problem across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. In Santa Barbara county, flash flooding and mudslides closed Gibraltar Road at Mt. Calvary Road, stranding several vehicles, while mudslides inundated 3 homes in Lake Casitas. Across Ventura county, flash flooding and mudslides closed down Creek Road at Hermosa Road. In addition, the Ventura Beach RV Resort was flooded and Highways 1 and 126 were closed due to flooding. Across Los Angeles county, flash flooding killed a homeless man in Elysian Park, flooded a mobile home park in Santa Clarita, closed Highway 1 and caused numerous problems in Palmdale. In the mountains, 4 to 12 feet of snowfall was recorded along with southeast winds between 30 and 50 MPH with higher gusts. Across the Central Coast and in the Salinas River Valley, high winds gusting to 65 MPH knocked down numerous trees and power lines. In La Conchita, a devastating mudslide killed 10 people, destroyed 15 homes and damaged 12 other homes. Overall, damage estimates for the entire series of storms that started December 27th, 2004 and ended on January 11th, 2005 were easily over $200 million with the most damage incurred by agricultural interests in Ventura county.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-02-19 01:53:00 and 2005-02-22 03:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 1000000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful Pacific storm tapped into a subtropical moisture source to produce heavy rain and flash flooding across Southwestern California. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches over coastal areas to between 10 and 20 inches in the mountains. In Ventura county, State Route 150 was closed at the Dennison Grade due to flash flooding and mudslides. In Los Angeles county, numerous roadways were closed due to mudslide and flash flooding including Interstates 5 and 10, Highway 101 in Hollywood, North Topanga Canyon Road in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu and East Colima Road in Walnut. In Santa Barbara county, flash flooding and mudslides closed down Highway 101 at Bates Road. With such heavy rainfall, both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Ynez River exceeded their respective flood stages. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, resort areas received between w and 4 feet of new snowfall. Preliminary damage estimates from this storm range between $8-10 million with agricultural interests in Ventura county accounting for most of the monetary damage. A powerful Pacific storm tapped into a subtropical moisture source to produce heavy rain and flash flooding across Southwestern California. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches over coastal areas to between 10 and 20 inches in the mountains. In Ventura county, State Route 150 was closed at the Dennison Grade due to flash flooding and mudslides. In Los Angeles county, numerous roadways were closed due to mudslide and flash flooding including Interstates 5 and 10, Highway 101 in Hollywood, North Topanga Canyon Road in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu and East Colima Road in Walnut. In Santa Barbara county, flash flooding and mudslides closed down Highway 101 at Bates Road. With such heavy rainfall, both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Ynez River exceeded their respective flood stages. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, resort areas received between w and 4 feet of new snowfall. Preliminary damage estimates from this storm range between $8-10 million with agricultural interests in Ventura county accounting for most of the monetary damage. A powerful Pacific storm tapped into a subtropical moisture source to produce heavy rain and flash flooding across Southwestern California. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches over coastal areas to between 10 and 20 inches in the mountains. In Ventura county, State Route 150 was closed at the Dennison Grade due to flash flooding and mudslides. In Los Angeles county, numerous roadways were closed due to mudslide and flash flooding including Interstates 5 and 10, Highway 101 in Hollywood, North Topanga Canyon Road in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu and East Colima Road in Walnut. In Santa Barbara county, flash flooding and mudslides closed down Highway 101 at Bates Road. With such heavy rainfall, both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Ynez River exceeded their respective flood stages. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, resort areas received between w and 4 feet of new snowfall. Preliminary damage estimates from this storm range between $8-10 million with agricultural interests in Ventura county accounting for most of the monetary damage. A powerful Pacific storm tapped into a subtropical moisture source to produce heavy rain and flash flooding across Southwestern California. Overall, rainfall totals ranged from 4 to 8 inches over coastal areas to between 10 and 20 inches in the mountains. In Ventura county, State Route 150 was closed at the Dennison Grade due to flash flooding and mudslides. In Los Angeles county, numerous roadways were closed due to mudslide and flash flooding including Interstates 5 and 10, Highway 101 in Hollywood, North Topanga Canyon Road in the San Fernando Valley, Malibu Canyon Road near Malibu and East Colima Road in Walnut. In Santa Barbara county, flash flooding and mudslides closed down Highway 101 at Bates Road. With such heavy rainfall, both the Santa Clara River and the Santa Ynez River exceeded their respective flood stages. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, resort areas received between w and 4 feet of new snowfall. Preliminary damage estimates from this storm range between $8-10 million with agricultural interests in Ventura county accounting for most of the monetary damage.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 16.6115 km away, between 2005-02-22 10:51:00 and 2005-02-22 11:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A waterspout was reported off the Santa Monica Pier.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 27.8848 km away, between 2005-02-25 14:35:00 and 2005-02-25 14:40:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 0.75 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Penny size hail was reported in Van Nuys.\nEvent Narrative:",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-03-22 16:58:00 and 2005-03-22 18:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain over the Santa Monica Mountains produced flash flooding and mudslides across western sections of Los Angeles county. California Highway Patrol reported numerous road closures across the Santa Monica Mountain area due to flash flooding and mudslides including McClure Tunnel.",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 35.7375 km away, between 2005-08-15 01:40:00 and 2005-08-15 01:40:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 0.75 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: A weather spotter in La Crescenta reported three-quarter inch hail.",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 39.0454 km away, between 2005-10-17 12:45:00 and 2005-10-17 12:45:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 1.25 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: A severe thunderstorm produced large hail in the valleys of Los Angeles county. Near Pasadena, one and one quarter inch diameter hail was reported by a weather spotter.",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 34.8729 km away, between 2005-10-17 13:11:00 and 2005-10-17 13:11:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 0.75 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: A severe thunderstorm produced large hail in the community of El Monte. A trained weather spotter reported three quarter inch diameter hail.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-10-17 13:33:00 and 2005-10-17 15:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding in and around the Foothill Burn area near the community of Newhall. The Polynesian Mobile Home Park was inundated with over 4 feet of water. In addition...flash flooding closed down a section of the Sierra Highway.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.9862 km away, between 2005-10-17 16:02:00 and 2005-10-17 17:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding across the Antelope Valley. California Highway Patrol reported that Highway 138 was flooded and several streets in the city of Lancaster were flooded by over one and one half feet of water.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 25.4827 km away, between 2006-03-03 08:25:00 and 2006-03-03 09:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: \nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain produced flash flooding in the North Hollywood area. California Highway Patrol reported the car pool lane of SR-170 was closed at Riverside Drive due to flooding.",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 23.8976 km away, between 2006-12-27 02:43:00 and 2006-12-27 02:43:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 1.0 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: In late December, a fast-moving storm system moved through Southern California. The storm did not produce any significant rainfall, but did generate a severe thunderstorm with large hail in Sherman Oaks. The main weather associated with this storm system was the gusty offshore winds that developed behind the storm. The gusty winds affected Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties and gusted as high as 100 MPH. Widespread power outages were reported across the area due to downed power lines. The winds also damamged numerous orhcards across Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, resulting in over $15 million dollars of crop damage. In Lake Casitas, the winds damaged a large boat dock, scattering numerous boats across the lake. One injury due to a falling tree was reported at a campground in Santa Barbara county. Large ocean waves also occurred during this event and resulted in the death of one man who was trying to save two family members who were swept into the ocean by the large waves. The two family members swept into the ocean were eventually saved.\nEvent Narrative: California Highway Patrol reported large hail between one half and one inch in the community of Sherman Oaks near the intersection of Sepulveda and Greenleaf.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Thunderstorm Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 17.2768 km away, between 2007-09-21 22:55:00 and 2007-09-22 13:45:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 300000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: An unseasonably cold early season storm moved south from western Canada, bringing significant weather to sections of Southern California between the 20th and 22nd. Most areas received between one quarter and one inch of rainfall with locally higher amounts associated with thunderstorms. In fact, some thunderstorms produced rainfall rates up to 0.70 inches in 20 minutes. With such intense showers, numerous reports of flash flood and debris flows were received in and around recent burn areas. In addition, some gusty thunderstorms winds knocked down power poles across sections of Los Angeles county. An unseasonably cold early season storm moved south from western Canada, bringing significant weather to sections of Southern California between the 20th and 22nd. Most areas received between one quarter and one inch of rainfall with locally higher amounts associated with thunderstorms. In fact, some thunderstorms produced rainfall rates up to 0.70 inches in 20 minutes. With such intense showers, numerous reports of flash flood and debris flows were received in and around recent burn areas. In addition, some gusty thunderstorms winds knocked down power poles across sections of Los Angeles county. An unseasonably cold early season storm moved south from western Canada, bringing significant weather to sections of Southern California between the 20th and 22nd. Most areas received between one quarter and one inch of rainfall with locally higher amounts associated with thunderstorms. In fact, some thunderstorms produced rainfall rates up to 0.70 inches in 20 minutes. With such intense showers, numerous reports of flash flood and debris flows were received in and around recent burn areas. In addition, some gusty thunderstorms winds knocked down power poles across sections of Los Angeles county. An unseasonably cold early season storm moved south from western Canada, bringing significant weather to sections of Southern California between the 20th and 22nd. Most areas received between one quarter and one inch of rainfall with locally higher amounts associated with thunderstorms. In fact, some thunderstorms produced rainfall rates up to 0.70 inches in 20 minutes. With such intense showers, numerous reports of flash flood and debris flows were received in and around recent burn areas. In addition, some gusty thunderstorms winds knocked down power poles across sections of Los Angeles county.\nEvent Narrative: Strong thunderstorms dumped heavy rain over the Barham burn area. The heavy generated a significant mud and debris flow below the burn area. Nearly two feet of mud covered a hundred yard stretch of Forest Lawn Drive. A dozen parked cars were buried by the mud and debris. No injuries were reported. California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding near the community of Gardena along the 110 Freeway north of Highway 91. Numerous vehicles were stuck in several feet of water. A severe thunderstorm knocked down seven power poles near Hollywood. California Highway Patrol reported significant flooding at the intersection of Highway 101 and Los Feliz Boulevard.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 18.0258 km away, between 2008-01-04 17:51:00 and 2008-01-05 07:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: In early January, a powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and winter storm conditions to Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 2 to 5 inches over coastal areas to 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The heaviest rainfall fell over favored south-facing mountain slopes. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. The mountains received significant snowfall, espeically at the resort levels where 12 to 24 inches of snow fell. Along with the intense precipitation, the storm brought some very strong and gusty southerly winds to the area. The strongest winds were reported across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as all mountain areas. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, producing numerous power outages. In early January, a powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and winter storm conditions to Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 2 to 5 inches over coastal areas to 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The heaviest rainfall fell over favored south-facing mountain slopes. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. The mountains received significant snowfall, espeically at the resort levels where 12 to 24 inches of snow fell. Along with the intense precipitation, the storm brought some very strong and gusty southerly winds to the area. The strongest winds were reported across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as all mountain areas. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, producing numerous power outages. In early January, a powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and winter storm conditions to Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 2 to 5 inches over coastal areas to 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The heaviest rainfall fell over favored south-facing mountain slopes. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. The mountains received significant snowfall, espeically at the resort levels where 12 to 24 inches of snow fell. Along with the intense precipitation, the storm brought some very strong and gusty southerly winds to the area. The strongest winds were reported across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as all mountain areas. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, producing numerous power outages. In early January, a powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and winter storm conditions to Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 2 to 5 inches over coastal areas to 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The heaviest rainfall fell over favored south-facing mountain slopes. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. The mountains received significant snowfall, espeically at the resort levels where 12 to 24 inches of snow fell. Along with the intense precipitation, the storm brought some very strong and gusty southerly winds to the area. The strongest winds were reported across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as all mountain areas. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, producing numerous power outages. In early January, a powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds, heavy rainfall, flash flooding and winter storm conditions to Central and Southern California. Rainfall totals between January 4th and 6th ranged from 2 to 5 inches over coastal areas to 5 to 11 inches in the foothills and mountains. The heaviest rainfall fell over favored south-facing mountain slopes. The total amount of rainfall, combined with rainfall rates around 1 inch per hour, produced numerous reports of flooding as well as mud and debris flows. The mountains received significant snowfall, espeically at the resort levels where 12 to 24 inches of snow fell. Along with the intense precipitation, the storm brought some very strong and gusty southerly winds to the area. The strongest winds were reported across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties as well as all mountain areas. The winds knocked down trees and power lines, producing numerous power outages.\nEvent Narrative: A mud and debris flow developed around the Corral Burn area between Malibu Canyon Road and Corral Canyon Road. A mud and debris flow developed around the Barham Burn area. Forest Lawn Drive was closed due to over one foot of mud and debris. California Highway Patrol reported Interstate 405 was flooded near hte Braddock Road offramp near Culver City. California Highway Patrol reported Interstate 405 was flooded near hte Braddock Road offramp near Culver City. California Highway Patrol reported Interstate 5 was flooded by over 2 feet of water.",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 11.4727 km away, between 2008-01-23 17:22:00 and 2008-01-24 09:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Cold and unstable air associated with a powerful winter storm generated several reports of waterspouts across the inner waters of Southern California. One waterspout was reported off the Ventura county coast near Oxnard as well as two different reports near Point Mugu Naval Air Station. In fact, one of these waterspouts moved onshore across the Point Mugu Naval base and produced some minor damage. Other waterspouts were reported off of Palos Verdes and Dockweiler Beach. Cold and unstable air associated with a powerful winter storm generated several reports of waterspouts across the inner waters of Southern California. One waterspout was reported off the Ventura county coast near Oxnard as well as two different reports near Point Mugu Naval Air Station. In fact, one of these waterspouts moved onshore across the Point Mugu Naval base and produced some minor damage. Other waterspouts were reported off of Palos Verdes and Dockweiler Beach.\nEvent Narrative: A waterspout developed west of the Palos Verdes area. A waterspout developed just west of Dockweiler Beach.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 29.4533 km away, between 2008-01-24 22:36:00 and 2008-01-25 09:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A very powerful winter storm brough significant weather to Central and Southern California. This storm produced several inches of rainfall across the area. The intense rainfall produced areas of flash flooding across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including a mud and debris flow near the Griffith Park burn area. The storm brought in a significant amounts of cold air which lowered snow levels to around 2500 feet at the height of the storm. Several inches of snowfall was reported between 2500 and 4000 feet while areas above 4000 feet received several feet of snowfall. This heavy snowfall closed Highway 33 in Ventura county as well as Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in Los Angeles county. Between 300 and 500 vehicles were stranded along Interstate 5 on Wednesday night, January 23rd. Near the Mountain High Ski Resort several avalanches occurred, killing 3 skiers. Unstable air associated with the strom system produced several reports of waterspouts west of Oxnard and Palos Verdes with one waterspout moving onshore across Point Mugu Naval Station, damaging a roof. A very powerful winter storm brough significant weather to Central and Southern California. This storm produced several inches of rainfall across the area. The intense rainfall produced areas of flash flooding across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including a mud and debris flow near the Griffith Park burn area. The storm brought in a significant amounts of cold air which lowered snow levels to around 2500 feet at the height of the storm. Several inches of snowfall was reported between 2500 and 4000 feet while areas above 4000 feet received several feet of snowfall. This heavy snowfall closed Highway 33 in Ventura county as well as Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in Los Angeles county. Between 300 and 500 vehicles were stranded along Interstate 5 on Wednesday night, January 23rd. Near the Mountain High Ski Resort several avalanches occurred, killing 3 skiers. Unstable air associated with the strom system produced several reports of waterspouts west of Oxnard and Palos Verdes with one waterspout moving onshore across Point Mugu Naval Station, damaging a roof. A very powerful winter storm brough significant weather to Central and Southern California. This storm produced several inches of rainfall across the area. The intense rainfall produced areas of flash flooding across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including a mud and debris flow near the Griffith Park burn area. The storm brought in a significant amounts of cold air which lowered snow levels to around 2500 feet at the height of the storm. Several inches of snowfall was reported between 2500 and 4000 feet while areas above 4000 feet received several feet of snowfall. This heavy snowfall closed Highway 33 in Ventura county as well as Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in Los Angeles county. Between 300 and 500 vehicles were stranded along Interstate 5 on Wednesday night, January 23rd. Near the Mountain High Ski Resort several avalanches occurred, killing 3 skiers. Unstable air associated with the strom system produced several reports of waterspouts west of Oxnard and Palos Verdes with one waterspout moving onshore across Point Mugu Naval Station, damaging a roof. A very powerful winter storm brough significant weather to Central and Southern California. This storm produced several inches of rainfall across the area. The intense rainfall produced areas of flash flooding across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including a mud and debris flow near the Griffith Park burn area. The storm brought in a significant amounts of cold air which lowered snow levels to around 2500 feet at the height of the storm. Several inches of snowfall was reported between 2500 and 4000 feet while areas above 4000 feet received several feet of snowfall. This heavy snowfall closed Highway 33 in Ventura county as well as Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in Los Angeles county. Between 300 and 500 vehicles were stranded along Interstate 5 on Wednesday night, January 23rd. Near the Mountain High Ski Resort several avalanches occurred, killing 3 skiers. Unstable air associated with the strom system produced several reports of waterspouts west of Oxnard and Palos Verdes with one waterspout moving onshore across Point Mugu Naval Station, damaging a roof. A very powerful winter storm brough significant weather to Central and Southern California. This storm produced several inches of rainfall across the area. The intense rainfall produced areas of flash flooding across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, including a mud and debris flow near the Griffith Park burn area. The storm brought in a significant amounts of cold air which lowered snow levels to around 2500 feet at the height of the storm. Several inches of snowfall was reported between 2500 and 4000 feet while areas above 4000 feet received several feet of snowfall. This heavy snowfall closed Highway 33 in Ventura county as well as Interstate 5 through the Grapevine in Los Angeles county. Between 300 and 500 vehicles were stranded along Interstate 5 on Wednesday night, January 23rd. Near the Mountain High Ski Resort several avalanches occurred, killing 3 skiers. Unstable air associated with the strom system produced several reports of waterspouts west of Oxnard and Palos Verdes with one waterspout moving onshore across Point Mugu Naval Station, damaging a roof.\nEvent Narrative: California Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding near the community of Newhall. Reports indicated flash flooding along Interstate 5 which closed down several lanes for a couple of hours. California Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding near community of Burbank. Reports indicated significant flooding across Interstate 5 at Lincoln. California Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding south of Studio City in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. Reports indicated flash flooding and mud flows completely blocking Coldwater Canyon Road at Mulholland Drive. California Highway Patrol reported heavy rain and flash flooding near the community of Bellflower. Reports indicated over 2 feet of water flooded Interstate 605 in Bellflower. The USGS reported flash flooding including mud and debris flows near the Griffith Park Burn Area. Mud and debris flows covered Observatory Road.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 44.7308 km away, between 2008-05-22 13:30:00 and 2008-05-22 17:00:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 1.1 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold and unseasonable upper level low pressure system brought strong winds, strong thunderstorms and flash flooding to Southern California. The upper level low first brought strong and gusty northerly winds to the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties as well as the Antelope Valley. Northerly wind gusts between 58 and 85 mph were reported by various automated sensors. As the upper low moved directly over Southern California, the winds diminished, but moisture and instability increased. Over east-central Los Angeles county, strong thunderstorms developed, producing damaging winds and heavy rain. In Azusa, severe thunderstorm winds knocked power poles and lines. In Baldwin Park, over one inch of small hail accumulated. The strong thunderstorms also brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the area. Significant flooding and lane closures were reported along Interstate 10 and Interstate 605. A cold and unseasonable upper level low pressure system brought strong winds, strong thunderstorms and flash flooding to Southern California. The upper level low first brought strong and gusty northerly winds to the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties as well as the Antelope Valley. Northerly wind gusts between 58 and 85 mph were reported by various automated sensors. As the upper low moved directly over Southern California, the winds diminished, but moisture and instability increased. Over east-central Los Angeles county, strong thunderstorms developed, producing damaging winds and heavy rain. In Azusa, severe thunderstorm winds knocked power poles and lines. In Baldwin Park, over one inch of small hail accumulated. The strong thunderstorms also brought heavy rain and flash flooding to the area. Significant flooding and lane closures were reported along Interstate 10 and Interstate 605.\nEvent Narrative: Strong thunderstorms produced heavy rain and flash flooding across east-central Los Angeles county. California Highway Patrol reported significant flooding and road closures along Interstate 10 and Interstate 605. At the Santa Fe Recreational Dam, hail between quarter and golf ball size was reported along with wind gusts to 60 mph.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 23.6783 km away, between 2008-11-26 15:45:00 and 2008-11-26 17:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 10000.0 and crop damage of 0.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful early-season storm brought significant shower activity to Southern California. In some areas, these showers were intense enough to produce flash flooding and mud flows near some recent burn areas, including the Tea Fire and Barham Fire.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain showers, in excess of one half inch per hour, fell across the Barham Fire burn area. The heavy showers produced flash flooding and mud flows along Forest Lawn Drive where over 1 foot of water and mud was reported.",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 30.0909 km away, between 2009-02-07 07:13:00 and 2009-02-07 07:20:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Strong thunderstorms developed in the wake of a winter storm passage, producing waterspouts near the community of San Pedro.\nEvent Narrative: The Coast Guard at San Pedro reported 3 waterspouts 8 miles south of San Pedro.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 39.7964 km away, between 2009-12-12 16:11:00 and 2009-12-13 04:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms to Central and Southern California. Rainfall amounts for this storm ranged from 1 to 3 inches over coastal areas to between 3 and 6 inches in the mountain and foothill areas. With such heavy rainfall, there were several reports of flash flooding along with mud and debris flows near the Station Fire burn area. In San Luis Obispo county, a severe thunderstorm producing very strong winds. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds and severe thunderstorms to Central and Southern California. Rainfall amounts for this storm ranged from 1 to 3 inches over coastal areas to between 3 and 6 inches in the mountain and foothill areas. With such heavy rainfall, there were several reports of flash flooding along with mud and debris flows near the Station Fire burn area. In San Luis Obispo county, a severe thunderstorm producing very strong winds.\nEvent Narrative: Near the Station Fire burn area, intense showers and thunderstorms producing flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows along the Angeles Crest Highway. Near mile marker 23, over 90 vehicles were stuck in mud and debris. First hand reports from other areas around the Station Fire reported water flowing in canyons like raging rivers. Intense showers and thunderstorms around the Station Fire burn area produced additional flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows. Near the community of La Canada-Flintridge, numerous streets were closed due to mud and debris flows including Rockcastle Drive, Earnslow Drive and Canyonside Road.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Hail, Thunderstorm Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 32.7556 km away, between 2010-01-18 12:17:00 and 2010-01-21 19:05:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 26.75 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. The events caused property damage valued at 0.0 and crop damage of 3200000.0. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A series of powerful winter storms affected Central and Southern California between the 18th and 22nd of January. As this series of storms moved across the area, they brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds, heavy snow and even severe weather to the area. By the 22nd, rainfall totals for this series of storms ranged from 4-8 inches over coastal areas to 8-16 inches in the foothills and mountains. Due to some very intense periods of rainfall, flash flooding and mud and debris flows occurred across the area. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, 1 to 3 feet of new snowfall was reported. Strong southerly winds were common as each storm moved across the area with wind gusts as high as 71 MPH reported in some spots. Along with the rain and snow, some severe weather occurred across the area with reports of waterspouts, straight-line winds and even a weak tornado in the city of Ventura. A series of powerful winter storms affected Central and Southern California between the 18th and 22nd of January. As this series of storms moved across the area, they brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds, heavy snow and even severe weather to the area. By the 22nd, rainfall totals for this series of storms ranged from 4-8 inches over coastal areas to 8-16 inches in the foothills and mountains. Due to some very intense periods of rainfall, flash flooding and mud and debris flows occurred across the area. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, 1 to 3 feet of new snowfall was reported. Strong southerly winds were common as each storm moved across the area with wind gusts as high as 71 MPH reported in some spots. Along with the rain and snow, some severe weather occurred across the area with reports of waterspouts, straight-line winds and even a weak tornado in the city of Ventura. A series of powerful winter storms affected Central and Southern California between the 18th and 22nd of January. As this series of storms moved across the area, they brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds, heavy snow and even severe weather to the area. By the 22nd, rainfall totals for this series of storms ranged from 4-8 inches over coastal areas to 8-16 inches in the foothills and mountains. Due to some very intense periods of rainfall, flash flooding and mud and debris flows occurred across the area. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, 1 to 3 feet of new snowfall was reported. Strong southerly winds were common as each storm moved across the area with wind gusts as high as 71 MPH reported in some spots. Along with the rain and snow, some severe weather occurred across the area with reports of waterspouts, straight-line winds and even a weak tornado in the city of Ventura. A series of powerful winter storms affected Central and Southern California between the 18th and 22nd of January. As this series of storms moved across the area, they brought heavy rain, flash flooding, gusty winds, heavy snow and even severe weather to the area. By the 22nd, rainfall totals for this series of storms ranged from 4-8 inches over coastal areas to 8-16 inches in the foothills and mountains. Due to some very intense periods of rainfall, flash flooding and mud and debris flows occurred across the area. In the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties, 1 to 3 feet of new snowfall was reported. Strong southerly winds were common as each storm moved across the area with wind gusts as high as 71 MPH reported in some spots. Along with the rain and snow, some severe weather occurred across the area with reports of waterspouts, straight-line winds and even a weak tornado in the city of Ventura.\nEvent Narrative: A very intense thunderstorm produced heavy rain and flash flooding in southern Los Angeles county near the interchange of Interstates 405 and 710. An automated rain gage in the area reported 2.46 inches of rainfall in 45 minutes. With such intense rainfall, water was at least chest high across the area which stranded many vehicles and flooded numerous businesses. Heavy showers and thunderstorms moved over the Station Burn area, producing intense rainfall rates and some damage associated with mud and debris flows. Automated rain gages in the area indicated hourly rainfall rates between 0.80 and 0.90 inches which exceeding established USGS thresholds. Per reports from emergency managers in Los Angeles county, the heavy rainfall produced some mud and debris flows which destroyed the rain gage located at Dunsmore. California Highway Patrol reported severe thunderstorm wind gusts that knocked down several trees in the Downey and Pico Rivera areas. Thunderstorm wind gusts were estimated to be 60 MPH. A trained spotter in the Agoura Hills area reported large hail with a diameter of 1.50 inches.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 28.4023 km away, between 2010-02-06 04:00:00 and 2010-02-06 15:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Southern California. Rainfall totals across the area ranged from 1.50 to 2.50 inches over coastal areas with up to 4.50 inches over the foothills and mountains. With such heavy rainfall, the burn areas of Los Angeles county experienced several episodes of flash flooding and debris flows. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and flash flooding to Southern California. Rainfall totals across the area ranged from 1.50 to 2.50 inches over coastal areas with up to 4.50 inches over the foothills and mountains. With such heavy rainfall, the burn areas of Los Angeles county experienced several episodes of flash flooding and debris flows.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy showers in and around the Station Fire burn produced numerous reports of mud and debris flows. The most significant debris flow occurred near the intersection of Castle Road and Escalante Drive where 41 homes and 25 vehicles were damaged. Additional debris flows were reported at the intersection of Oceanview Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard. The most significant debris flows occurred early in the morning, but heavy showers continued through the afternoon. California Highway Patrol reported mud and debris flows near the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Topanga Canyon Boulevard.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 39.9549 km away, between 2010-02-27 03:34:00 and 2010-02-27 08:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Another powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, debris flows and heavy snow to Southern California. Rainfall totals with this storm ranged from 0.50 to 1.50 inches over coastal areas to between 1 and inches over the foothills and mountains. Heavy showers produced mud and debris flow near the burn areas of both Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. In the mountains of Los Angeles county, heavy snowfall was reported.\nEvent Narrative: Bands of heavy showers produced mud and debris flows in and around the Station Fire burn area. Automated gauges indicated significant rainfall rates which exceeded established USGS thresholds. Per reports from the USGS, the catch basins filled up quickly with mud and debris.",
"The following events were reported: Hail. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 49.1626 km away, between 2010-10-19 16:25:00 and 2010-10-19 16:25:00. The events included records with hailstones measuring 1.0 inches.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold and unstable air mass produced strong thunderstorms across Ventura county. Large hail between one half inch and one inch was reported along with heavy rainfall.\nEvent Narrative: A trained weather spotter reported one inch hail in association with a severe thunderstorm.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 12.367 km away, between 2010-12-22 14:49:00 and 2010-12-22 17:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: In mid-December, a large upper level low pressure system developed over the northeastern Pacific Ocean. This low pressure system tapped into a subtropical moisture source, bringing an extended period of significant rainfall to Central and Southern California from the 17th through the 22nd. Numerous daily rainfall records were set during the period. By the end of the event, rainfall totals ranged from 5 to 10 inches across coastal areas to between 10 and 18 inches in the foothills and mountains with even local amounts as high as 24 inches. With such significant rainfall, numerous reports of flooding were reported across the area, including several mountain roads being washed out. Due to the subtropical nature of the air mass, snow levels remained rather high through the event although between 12 and 24 inches of snow fell at resort level.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy showers produced significant flash flooding in south central Los Angeles County. California Highway Patrol reported significant flooding at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and West 190th Street with over one foot of water and numerous vehicles stalled in the high water.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 25.9839 km away, between 2011-03-20 17:14:00 and 2011-03-20 19:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful late season winter storm brought gusty winds, heavy snow and flash flooding to Southwestern California. Across the area, rainfall amounts were very significant, ranging from 3-7.5 inches across coastal and valley areas to 5-10 inches across the foothills and mountains. This heavy rainfall produced a couple reports of flash flooding. Cold air, associated with the storm, producing low snow levels. Snowfall totals in the mountains ranged between 1 and 4 feet. Gusty south to southwest were reported with some spots experiencing very strong wind gusts in excess of 70 MPH.\nEvent Narrative: California Highway Patrol reported flash flooding in the Woodland Hills area. The heavy rain produced a significant mud and debris flow down the road. Five cars were stuck in the mud and one car was swept away. No injuries were reported.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Heavy Rain. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 34.0432 km away, between 2012-10-11 11:45:00 and 2012-10-11 17:15:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold and unstable air mass produced strong thunderstorms and flash flooding across Los Angeles county. The strongest storms occurred across the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. A cold and unstable air mass produced strong thunderstorms and flash flooding across Los Angeles county. The strongest storms occurred across the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. A cold and unstable air mass produced strong thunderstorms and flash flooding across Los Angeles county. The strongest storms occurred across the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.\nEvent Narrative: A strong thunderstorm producing heavy rain and flash flooding in the community of La Canada. Flash flooding and debris flows closed Crown Street between Foothill Avenue and Baptiste Street. A strong thunderstorm producing heavy rain and flash flooding in the San Gabriel Valley. California Highway Patrol reported 3 to 4 feet of water flooding all lanes of Interstate 710. A trained weather spotter reported 1.50 inches of rainfall in 15 minutes in association with a strong thunderstorm.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 43.3334 km away, between 2014-02-28 09:57:00 and 2014-02-28 20:40:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: At the end of February and into early March, a strong winter storm moved across Southern California. This storm generated heavy showers and thunderstorms which produced flash flooding and debris flows across Los Angeles county on the last day of February. At the end of February and into early March, a strong winter storm moved across Southern California. This storm generated heavy showers and thunderstorms which produced flash flooding and debris flows across Los Angeles county on the last day of February.\nEvent Narrative: Flash flooding and debris flows were reported near the Colby burn scar in the San Gabriel Valley near Glendora. Heavy showers and thunderstorms produced flash flooding in the community of Lakeview Terrace. Two women were trapped when a wall of water swept across their driveway into the street.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 45.8089 km away, between 2014-03-01 14:40:00 and 2014-03-01 17:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm. which began to impact Southern California on the last day in February, continued to bring significant weather to the area through March 2nd. Rainfall totals were very impressive, ranging from 1 to 4 inches across coastal areas to between 6 and 12 inches across the mountains and foothills. This winter storm generated some intense showers which produced flash flooding and debris flows as well as some severe thunderstorms. In the mountains, the combination of 6 to 12 inches of snowfall and southerly wind gusts around 90 MPH generated winter storm conditions.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy showers and thunderstorms moved across the communities of Asuza and Glendora, generating flash flooding and debris flows. Law enforcement and media reported numerous mud and debris flows.",
"The following events were reported: Lightning. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 9.6032 km away, between 2014-07-27 13:20:00 and 2014-07-27 13:20:00.The events resulted in 8 injuries and 1 fatalities. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A surge of monsoonal moisture from northern Mexico generated scattered thunderstorms across Southern California. From these storms, two significant lightning strikes occurred. In Venice Beach, one man was killed and 13 people were injured when lightning struck the water. The other lightning strike occurred on Catalina Island where a golfer was struck and injured by lightning.\nEvent Narrative: An isolated thunderstorm moved across the Venice Beach area along the Los Angeles county coast. Lightning struck the water, injuring 13 people and killing one person.",
"The following events were reported: Marine Strong Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 47.9227 km away, between 2014-11-16 06:00:00 and 2014-11-16 06:30:00. The events included records with estimated wind gusts of 40.0 mph.The events resulted in 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Strong and gusty Santa Ana winds impacted the coastal waters off the coast of Ventura county. In one incident, a 15 foot boat was capsized by the strong northeasterly winds. In another incident, a kayaker was blown about 600 yards offshore by the winds.\nEvent Narrative: Strong Santa Ana winds impacted the coastal waters just off the Santa Monica Mountains. The north to northeast winds blew a kayaker 600 yards offshore. The kayaker was rescued by the fire department.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood, Tornado. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 27.8686 km away, between 2014-12-12 03:15:00 and 2014-12-12 09:25:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A strong winter storm moved across Southwestern California, bringing strong winds and significant flooding to the area. Southerly wind gusts between 60 and 80 MPH were reported in the mountains as well as the Central Coast of Santa Barbara county. Due to heavy and intense rainfall, there were numerous reports of flash flooding. The most significant flooding event occurred in the Camarillo Springs area of Ventura county, near the Springs Fire burn scar. A strong winter storm moved across Southwestern California, bringing strong winds and significant flooding to the area. Southerly wind gusts between 60 and 80 MPH were reported in the mountains as well as the Central Coast of Santa Barbara county. Due to heavy and intense rainfall, there were numerous reports of flash flooding. The most significant flooding event occurred in the Camarillo Springs area of Ventura county, near the Springs Fire burn scar.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows in the community of Simi Valley. Law enforcement reported mud flows across State Route 118 at Keuhner Drive. A weak EF0 tornado developed in south Los Angeles. The tornado damaged the roof of an apartment complex, two residential roofs and a steel billboard.",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 13.768 km away, between 2014-12-12 08:58:00 and 2014-12-12 09:06:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold and unstable air mass generated scattered thunderstorms across the coastal waters of Southern California. One storm generated a waterspout west of Los Angeles International Airport.\nEvent Narrative: A waterspout developed west of Manhattan Beach. The waterspout was reported by personnel at the tower of Los Angeles International Airport.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 11.6031 km away, between 2014-12-16 16:45:00 and 2014-12-16 18:15:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold and unstable air mass generated scattered thunderstorms across Los Angeles county. One thunderstorm generated heavy rain and flash flooding in the city of Torrance.\nEvent Narrative: A strong thunderstorm over the city of Torrance produced intense rainfall and flash flooding. Streets were flooded and numerous cars were stranded.",
"The following events were reported: Waterspout. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 37.0349 km away, between 2015-03-01 17:00:00 and 2015-03-01 17:15:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A cold upper level low pressure system brought widespread thunderstorm activity to the coastal waters of Central and Southern California. There were several reports of waterspouts and funnel clouds across the coastal waters.\nEvent Narrative: Pilots reported several waterspouts about 25 miles southwest of Los Angeles International Airport.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 48.3721 km away, between 2017-01-12 14:41:00 and 2017-01-12 15:40:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Strong thunderstorms moved over the Los Angeles county area, bringing heavy rain to the area. Near the Fish burn scar, the heavy rain produced flash flooding and mud and debris flows in the city of Azusa.\nEvent Narrative: Strong thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the Fish burn scar. The heavy rain produced mud and debris flows which impacted Encanto Parkway in the city of Azusa.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 47.2899 km away, between 2017-01-20 13:15:00 and 2017-01-20 15:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm moved across Southern California, bringing heavy rain, flash flooding and strong winds to the area. Flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were reported in and around the recent burn areas of Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties. In the mountains, strong and gusty southerly winds were reported.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain produced flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows near the Fish burn scar. Mud and debris flows closed down areas around the intersection of Melcanyon and Brookridge Roads in the city of Duarte.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 22.6992 km away, between 2017-01-22 14:39:00 and 2017-01-22 16:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Another powerful winter storm brought heavy rain and snow as well as strong winds to the areas. Overall, two to six inches of rain fell across the area. This heavy rain resulted in flash flooding across southern Los Angeles county. In the mountains, strong southerly winds were reported as well as significant snowfall at the resort level.\nEvent Narrative: Flash flooding was reported at the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway and Interstate 710.",
"The following events were reported: Debris Flow, Funnel Cloud. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 30.1443 km away, between 2018-01-09 05:10:00 and 2018-01-09 16:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm impacted Southwestern California in early January. This storm generated heavy rainfall with totals ranging from 1-4 inches across the coasts and valleys with up to 7 inches over some foothill and mountain areas. At times, the rainfall was very intense, generating mud and debris including a deadly mud and debris flow in the community of Montecito. In the mountains, significant snowfall occurred at the resort level with over 6 inches of snow accumulation. A powerful winter storm impacted Southwestern California in early January. This storm generated heavy rainfall with totals ranging from 1-4 inches across the coasts and valleys with up to 7 inches over some foothill and mountain areas. At times, the rainfall was very intense, generating mud and debris including a deadly mud and debris flow in the community of Montecito. In the mountains, significant snowfall occurred at the resort level with over 6 inches of snow accumulation. A powerful winter storm impacted Southwestern California in early January. This storm generated heavy rainfall with totals ranging from 1-4 inches across the coasts and valleys with up to 7 inches over some foothill and mountain areas. At times, the rainfall was very intense, generating mud and debris including a deadly mud and debris flow in the community of Montecito. In the mountains, significant snowfall occurred at the resort level with over 6 inches of snow accumulation.\nEvent Narrative: A weather spotter reported a funnel cloud just east-northeast of the community of El Monte. In Burbank, heavy rain produced a significant debris flow which overflowed a debris basin. In all, three cars and one recreational vehicle were destroyed. Due to heavy rain, a significant mud and debris flow closed the Pacific Coast Highway around the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Over three feet of mud was reported across the roadway.",
"The following events were reported: Marine Thunderstorm Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 19.4632 km away, between 2020-12-27 23:54:00 and 2020-12-28 00:32:00. The events included records with measured wind gusts of 40.0 mph.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Strong thunderstorms developed over the coastal waters, off the Los Angeles county coast. Thunderstorm wind gusts, up to 44 knots, were reported. Strong thunderstorms developed over the coastal waters, off the Los Angeles county coast. Thunderstorm wind gusts, up to 44 knots, were reported.\nEvent Narrative: A thunderstorm wind gust of 44 knots (51 MPH) was reported near Santa Monica Pier. A thunderstorm wind gust of 36 knots (41 MPH) was reported near San Pedro Harbor.",
"The following events were reported: Thunderstorm Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 36.0187 km away, between 2021-10-04 20:20:00 and 2021-10-04 20:40:00. The events included records with measured wind gusts of 51.5 mph.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Strong thunderstorms generated strong outflow winds across sections of Southern California. Wind gusts up to 78 MPH were reported by observation sites within the local mesonet. No significant damage was observed. Strong thunderstorms generated strong outflow winds across sections of Southern California. Wind gusts up to 78 MPH were reported by observation sites within the local mesonet. No significant damage was observed.\nEvent Narrative: Gusty thunderstorm outflow winds impacted the mountains of Los Angeles county. An automated sensor at Mount Lukens Truck Trail reported a gust of 60 MPH. Gusty thunderstorm outflow winds impacted the Santa Monica Mountains. An automated sensor at Corral Canyon Park reported a gust of 59 MPH.",
"The following events were reported: Lightning. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 27.3652 km away, between 2022-06-22 07:45:00 and 2022-06-22 07:45:00.The events resulted in 0 injuries and 1 fatalities. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: In the community of Pico Rivera, a lightning strike killed a woman who was walking her dogs.\nEvent Narrative: In the community of Pico Rivera, a woman was struck and killed by a bolt of lightning.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 12.5203 km away, between 2023-01-09 19:17:00 and 2023-01-09 21:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rainfall, widespread flooding and gusty winds to the area. Rainfall totals generally ranged from 2-6 inches across the coastal and valley areas with 6-16 inches across the mountains and foothills. With the heavy rainfall, widespread flooding, especially across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Strong southerly winds, gusting up to 94 MPH, were reported across the area.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding across Interstate 10 near Santa Monica.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 33.4784 km away, between 2023-02-24 14:44:00 and 2023-02-25 05:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported. A powerful winter storm brought heavy rain, heavy snow and strong winds to Southwestern California. Rainfall totals ranged from 2 to 5 inches across coastal and valleys areas with 4 to 10 inches across the foothills and mountains. Snow levels dropped down, resulting in significant snowfall across the mountains. Below 5000 feet, 6 to 12 inches of snow was reported while the resort level (greater than 6000 feet) received 2 to 5 feet of snowfall. With the snowfall and strong winds, a Blizzard Warning was issues for the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. As for winds, peak gusts of 60 to 80 MPH were reported.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rainfall produced flooding as well as mud and debris flows on Interstate 405 near Rinaldi Drive in the San Fernando Valley. Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding and significant mud and debris flows near the 19000 block of Placerita Canyon Road. Several vehicles were stuck in mud that was 25 feet deep. Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Highway 101 near Campo de Cahuenga. All lanes of the 101 experienced significant flooding. Heavy rainfall generated flash flooding on Highway 134 near Buena Vista Drive. Heavy rainfall produced flash flooding on Interstate 5 near Lankershim Boulevard near Burbank. A couple of vehicles were stuck in the flooded roadway.",
"The following events were reported: Thunderstorm Wind. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 25.7666 km away, between 2023-03-01 12:45:00 and 2023-03-01 12:50:00. The events included records with estimated wind gusts of 48.0 mph.The events resulted in 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A moderate winter storm impacted Southwestern California early in the month. Rainfall totals ranged from 0.50 to 1.50 inches across coastal and valley areas with 1 to 3 inches across the mountains. Cold air, associated with the storm, dropped snow levels to around 3000 feet. So, there were significant snowfall accumulations in the local mountains. Scattered thunderstorms also developed, producing some wind damage.\nEvent Narrative: Scattered thunderstorms developed over Los Angeles county, bringing gusty winds to sections of the coastal plain. Between the communities of Downey and Montebello, thunderstorm winds uprooted a couple of trees and blew shingles off some roofs. Also, one person was injured by wind-blown debris.",
"The following events were reported: Tornado. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 25.1137 km away, between 2023-03-22 10:14:00 and 2023-03-22 10:18:00.The events resulted in 1 injuries and 0 fatalities. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Another strong winter storm impacted Southwestern California. The storm brought winter storm conditions the local mountains with snowfall totals of 2 to 4 feet and southerly winds gusting in excess of 80 MPH. Other areas also experienced some strong winds. Additionally, scattered thunderstorms developed across the area, spawning two weak tornadoes.\nEvent Narrative: A weak tornado developed in the community of Montebello. The EF1 tornado impacted the area around the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Maple Avenue. There was substantial damage to the industrial warehouse and commercial business district, including nearly total roof collapse in one building and a total of 17 damaged structures. Numerous vehicles were damaged due to flying debris.",
"The following events were reported: Tornado. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 15.1188 km away, between 2023-05-04 07:45:00 and 2023-05-04 08:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Two weak tornadoes developed across the Los Angeles county area. Both tornadoes occurred in near the communities of Carson and Compton. Both events were classified at EF-0 events from official storm surveys. Two weak tornadoes developed across the Los Angeles county area. Both tornadoes occurred in near the communities of Carson and Compton. Both events were classified at EF-0 events from official storm surveys.\nEvent Narrative: A weak tornado developed in the communities of Carson and Compton. The short-lived, EF-0, tornado impacted the area near the intersection of Avalon Boulevard and East Walnut Street. Minor damage was reported to a couple of buildings and vehicles. A second weak tornado impacted the community of Compton. The short-lived, EF-0, tornado developed near the intersection of Greenleaf Boulevard and South Santa Fe Avenue and moved to the intersection of Orcutt Avenue and East 69th Street. One power line was downed as well as several tree branches. Additionally, minor roof damage was reported to a couple of homes.",
"The following events were reported: Flash Flood. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 32.5679 km away, between 2023-08-20 07:40:00 and 2023-08-21 06:30:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county. Tropical Storm Hilary, the first tropical storm to impact Southern California in 84 years, brought heavy rain and significant flooding to Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Rainfall totals were very impressive with mountain areas receiving 3 to 9 inches of rainfall while coastal and valley areas received 2.50 to 5 inches of rainfall. Rainfall rates were also very impressive with rates around 1 inch in less than an hour reported at times. With such heavy rainfall, numerous reports of flash flooding as well as mud and debris flows were received. As for winds, most areas reported gusts in the 30 to 50 MPH with local gusts in excess of 80 MPH in some mountains locations in Los Angeles county.\nEvent Narrative: Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Burbank. Northbound lanes of Highway 170 were flooded. Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Burbank. Several vehicles were stuck in flood waters on Interstate 5 near Lankershim Boulevard. Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Westlake Village. Significant flooding was reported on the Westlake Boulevard onramp on Highway 101. Heavy rain produced flash flooding near the community of Agoura Hills. At the intersection of Highway 101 and Kanan Road, several vehicles were stuck in flood waters. Near the community of San Fernando, five feet of mud covered several lanes of Interstate 5. Near the community of Alhambra, flooding was reported at the connector of Interstate 10 and Interstate 710. Mud and debris flows were reported on Piuma Road near Malibu Canyon Road. Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of San Fernando. On Interstate 405, numerous vehicles were stranded in the flooded roadway. Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of Culver City. On Interstate 10, numerous vehicles were stranded in the flooded roadway. Also, small streams overflowed their banks, flooding several backyards. Heavy rain generated flash flooding in the community of Sherman Oaks. On Interstate 405, numerous vehicles were stranded on the flooded roadway. Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of Santa Clarita. Significant flooding closed the truck bypass lanes on Interstate 5 and Highway 14. Heavy rain generated flash flooding near the community of El Monte. Significant flooding impacted Interstate 10, stranding numerous vehicles.",
"The following events were reported: Debris Flow. These occurred near station USW00023174, approximately 31.3173 km away, between 2023-12-21 11:30:00 and 2023-12-21 16:00:00.Thankfully, no injuries or fatalities were reported. No significant property or crop damage was reported. \n\nEpisode Narrative: A powerful winter storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, brought very heavy rainfall and significant flash flooding to parts of Southwestern California. The heaviest rainfall occurred across the mountains of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties with totals ranging from 5 to 14 inches while coastal and valley areas in these three counties reported 2 to 8 inches of rainfall. Across San Luis Obispo county, 2 to 5 inches of rainfall was reported. Numerous reports of flash flooding and mud and debris flows were reported across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. A powerful winter storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, brought very heavy rainfall and significant flash flooding to parts of Southwestern California. The heaviest rainfall occurred across the mountains of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties with totals ranging from 5 to 14 inches while coastal and valley areas in these three counties reported 2 to 8 inches of rainfall. Across San Luis Obispo county, 2 to 5 inches of rainfall was reported. Numerous reports of flash flooding and mud and debris flows were reported across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties. A powerful winter storm, fueled by an atmospheric river, brought very heavy rainfall and significant flash flooding to parts of Southwestern California. The heaviest rainfall occurred across the mountains of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties with totals ranging from 5 to 14 inches while coastal and valley areas in these three counties reported 2 to 8 inches of rainfall. Across San Luis Obispo county, 2 to 5 inches of rainfall was reported. Numerous reports of flash flooding and mud and debris flows were reported across Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties.\nEvent Narrative: A rock slide was reported across the east-bound lanes near the intersection of Santa Susana Pass Road and Box Canyon Road. Mud and debris flows resulted in the closure of Sheldon Street at the intersection of Interstate 5. A significant mud and debris flow damaged a patio at a residence in Beverly Hills."
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