REDLANDS, Calif. – A strong storm fueled by an atmospheric river has unleashed record-breaking rainfall on Southern California, leading to road closures, destructive mudslides, widespread flooding and power outages affecting thousands.
UPDATE 2/8:5 day area rainfall totals: On Thursday morning National Weather Service updated rainfall totals showing 5-6 inches of rain around Redlands since Saturday night.
Cal State San Bernardino: 9.30 inches
San Bernardino County yard: 6.57 inches
Reche Canyon: 6.54 inches
Highland Plunge Creek: 6.30 inches
Crafton Reservoir: 5.47 inches
San Timoteo Landfill: 5.79 inches
Yucaipa Regional Park: 5 inches
The highest 5-day rainfall total in San Bernardino County was reported in Middle Fork, Lytle Creek with 15.44 inches of rain.
UDPATE 2/7: 4 day area rainfall totals: On Wednesday morning the National Weather Service updated rainfall totals showing 5 inches of rain around Redlands.
The highest 4-day rainfall total in San Bernardino County was reported in Middle Fork, Lytle Creek with 13.99 inches of rain.
2/6 Area rainfall totals: As of Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service reported 4-5 inches of rain at stations near Redlands including:
San Bernardino County yard: 5.79 inches
Reche Canyon: 5.67 inches
Highland Plunge Creek: 5.43 inches
Crafton Reservoir: 4.61 inches
San Timoteo Landfill: 4.92 inches
Areas of San Bernardino County with the most rainfall, according to the NWS Tuesday afternoon report, include:
Middle Fork, Lytle Creek: 13.6 inches
Lytle Creek RAWS: 12.2 inches
Deer Creek Dam: 10.9 inches
Bernina Drive: 9.93 inches
Glen Helen Regional Park: 9.92 inches
Panorama Point: 9.92 inches
Mt. Baldy: 9.79 inches
Santiago Peak: 9.72 inches
Cucamonga Canyon: 9.57 inches
San Sevaine Sprdg Gr.: 9.33 inches
Devore Fire Station: 8.85 inches
Cal State San Bernardino: 8.15 inches
San Antonio Heights: 7.79 inches
Rialto: 7.29 inches
Another round of showers are expected Tuesday night. A flood watch remains in effect in San Bernardino County until Wednesday, Feb. 7 6am, according to the NWS.
