Introduction to Rainfall in SoCal
Southern California’s first significant storm of the season hit the region Tuesday with measurable rain and gusty winds that triggered evacuation orders and warnings for areas along burn scars.
As rain poured over the Southland, the National Weather Service (NWS) counted the following rainfall totals in the region.
Los Angeles County Rainfall Totals
The following are the rainfall totals for Los Angeles County:
- Bel Air: 2.56 inches
- Beverly Hills: 2.34 inches
- Canoga Park: 1.65 inches
- Claremont: 1.75 inches
- Downtown LA: 1.41 inches
- Eagle Rock Reservoir: 2.05 inches
- Eaton Dam: 2.49 inches
- Lancaster: 0.34 inches
- Mount Wilson: 1.81 inches
- Pacoima Dam: 2.87 inches
- Palmdale: 0.64 inches
- Sepulveda Canyon at Mulholland: 3.89 inches
- Whittier Hills: 1.69 inches
Tuesday’s storm arrived a month after mud and debris flows damaged cars and properties.
Orange County Rainfall Totals
The following are the rainfall totals for Orange County:
- Anaheim: 1.14 inches
- Brea: 1.26 inches
- Costa Mesa: 0.79 inches
- Fullerton Dam: 1.19 inches
- Garden Grove: 0.98 inches
- Huntington Beach: 0.83 inches
- Laguna Niguel: 0.86 inches
- San Juan Capistrano: 0.59 inches
- Santiago Peak: 0.75 inches
- Westminster Channel: 0.98 inches
Ventura County Rainfall Totals
The following are the rainfall totals for Ventura County:
- Apache Canyon: 0.71 inches
- Camarillo: 0.98 inches
- Leo Carrillo State Park: 0.80 inches
- Ojai: 0.00 inches
- Oxnard Civic Center: 0.89 inches
- Rose Valley: 4.25 inches
- Simi Valley: 1.34 inches
- Silverstrand Beach: 0.98 inches
- Sycamore Canyon: 2.09 inches
- Thousand Oaks: 1.86 inches
An October storm damaged a North Hollywood business.
San Bernardino and Riverside County Rainfall Totals
The following are the rainfall totals for San Bernardino and Riverside County:
- Chino Hills: 1.50 inches
- Elder Creek: 0.83 inches
- Glen Helen Regional Park: 1.22 inches
- Hemlock Burn: 1.34 inches
- Ontario: 1.50 inches
- Rialto: 0.63 inches
- San Bernardino: 0.28 inches
- Yucaipa: 0.87 inches
- Corona: 0.78 inches
- Eastvale: 0.59 inches
- Hemet: 0.32 inches
- Lake Elsinore: 0.23 inches
- Murrieta: 0.67 inches
- Palm Springs: 0.00 inches
- Perris: 0.40 inches
- Riverside: 0.51 inches
- Temecula: 0.67 inches
Drought Conditions in SoCal
Most of Southern California, including Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties were under severe drought ahead of the first storm of the season, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
A portion of western Riverside County is in extreme drought, according to the Drought Monitor report released Thursday.
The October storm marks the first significant rainfall in months for many areas.
Conclusion
The first significant storm of the season brought much-needed rain to Southern California, with some areas receiving over 3 inches of rainfall. However, the region is still under severe drought, and more rainfall is needed to alleviate the dry conditions.
FAQs
Q: How much rain did Los Angeles County receive?
A: Los Angeles County received varying amounts of rain, with Bel Air receiving 2.56 inches and Lancaster receiving 0.34 inches.
Q: Which county received the most rain?
A: Ventura County received the most rain, with Rose Valley receiving 4.25 inches.
Q: Is Southern California still under drought?
A: Yes, most of Southern California is still under severe drought, with a portion of western Riverside County in extreme drought.
Q: How often does Southern California receive significant rainfall?
A: Southern California typically receives significant rainfall during the winter months, but the frequency and amount of rainfall can vary greatly from year to year.
