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California Flooding, In Pictures

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A woman stands among the wreckage of a house that was abruptly destroyed by a landslide after an atmospheric river storm inundated the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, Feb. 6, 2024. (David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)

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A woman stands among the wreckage of a house that was abruptly destroyed by a landslide after an atmospheric river storm inundated the Hollywood Hills area of Los Angeles, Feb. 6, 2024. (David McNew/AFP via Getty Images)

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A deadly atmospheric river struck California, dumping massive amounts of rain over several days on a very flood-prone region.

The flooding triggered a state of emergency, and in the areas where flooding and mudslides were the biggest concern, evacuations were ordered for some residents. At least seven people died in the storms; many of the deaths were blamed on falling trees.

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Areas of Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California received more than a foot of rain in less than a week.

See more from this storm:

Helicopter Rescues Man From Los Angeles Flood

Piano Ejected From House During LA Landslide

The Moment A Tree Falls On Home In Sacramento

Avalanche At Nevada Ski Resort Caught On Camera

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