California's unprecedented rain broke once in a 1000-year record

california's unprecedented rain broke once in a 1000-year record

California’s unprecedented rain broke once in a 1000-year record

In an extraordinary meteorological event, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) recorded a staggering 12.46 inches of rain within a mere 24-hour period, surpassing what the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) identifies as a thousand-year rainfall event by 1.1 inches.

This deluge is significantly above the statistical probability, with NOAA noting that the chance of witnessing an 11.5-inch rainfall in any given year in the Los Angeles area is a scant 0.1%.

The implications of this unprecedented rainfall have been immediate and severe. Los Angeles County has been placed under an extended flood watch until early Wednesday, while Orange County’s coastal areas were alerted with a flash-flood warning.

Even further south, San Diego and regions bordering Mexico received flood advisories, highlighting the widespread impact of the storm system.

As Southern California braces for another bout of heavy rain forecasted for Wednesday afternoon and evening, concerns mount over the potential for additional landslides and debris flows.

The relentless downpours, which have already deposited between 6 to 12 inches of water across Los Angeles—with some areas like the Hollywood Hills receiving more than a foot — have left the soil super-saturated.

Ariel Cohen, the chief forecaster for the National Weather Service office in Los Angeles, warns that the ground is now so waterlogged that even minimal additional rainfall could trigger further geological disturbances.

The city’s infrastructure, residents, and emergency services are under immense strain as they grapple with the aftermath of the rainstorm. The sheer volume of water, equivalent to over 12.46 liters per square meter, has overwhelmed stormwater systems and transformed streets into rivers.

The UCLA rain gauge’s reading points to the power of nature and the increasing variability of weather patterns, possibly linked to climate change.

As the community rallies to respond to the immediate dangers, the record-breaking rainfall at UCLA will undoubtedly be analysed by climatologists and city planners alike to better understand and prepare for such extreme weather events in the future.

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