1st Storm Arrives: Here’s How Much Rain Has Fallen on Southern California

Storm Brings Rain to Region, but Mostly North of Los Angeles County

The first of two winter storms expected to arrive in Southern California this week brought some rain to the region overnight, but mostly north of Los Angeles County. The relatively low rain totals should be good news for the Los Angeles area burn zones, where there were concerns that heavy rainfall could cause mud and debris flows where thousands of homes were destroyed by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

Rain Totals Around the Southland

Ventura County

• Camarillo: 0.28”
• Oxnard: 0.41”
• Leo Carrillo: 0.27”
• Lake Piru: 0.32”
• Simi Valley: 0.19”
• Thousand Oaks: 0.24”

Los Angeles County

• Downtown L.A.: 0.09”
• Beverly Hills: 0.20”
• Culver City: 0.14”
• Agoura: 0.22”
• Chatsworth: 0.22”
• Canoga Park: 0.20”
• Sepulveda Canyon: 0.33”
• Newhall: 0.19”
• L.A. City College: 0.11”
• Eagle Rock: 0.09”
• Claremont: 0.06”
• Santa Anita Dam: 0.12”
• Mt. Baldy: 0.05”
• Lancaster: 0.00”

No Measurable Rain in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties

Almost no measurable rain had fallen in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties as of 5 a.m. Some light amounts were reported in the mountain areas, such as Running Springs, which received 0.17″.

Second Storm Expected to Arrive Thursday Night into Friday

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day Wednesday, with a second, possibly stronger, storm slated to arrive Thursday night into Friday.

Conclusion

The first storm of the week brought some much-needed rain to Southern California, but mostly north of Los Angeles County. The relatively low rain totals should be a relief for the Los Angeles area burn zones, where there were concerns about mud and debris flows. With a second storm expected to arrive later in the week, it’s likely that the region will see more rain in the coming days.

FAQs

Q: How much rain fell in Ventura County?
A: The rain totals in Ventura County ranged from 0.19” to 0.41”.

Q: Did the storm bring rain to Los Angeles County?
A: Yes, but mostly north of Los Angeles County. The rain totals in Los Angeles County ranged from 0.05” to 0.33”.

Q: Did any areas receive no measurable rain?
A: Yes, almost no measurable rain fell in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties as of 5 a.m.

Q: When is the second storm expected to arrive?
A: The second storm is expected to arrive Thursday night into Friday.