After devastating floods in San Diego a little more than a week ago, it's important to remember that just one storm can lead to flood conditions.
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00:00 To the west coast now, California is bracing for not just one but two atmospheric river events.
00:04 And while this year's El Nino has delivered to this point below average precipitation in California,
00:11 officials with the California Department of Water Resources are warning residents to not
00:15 let their guards down. Even with precipitation just below normal, we've already seen this year
00:21 that just one storm at the perfect time and the perfect place can actually create flood conditions.
00:28 Just this last week, the communities in San Diego actually experienced the fourth rainiest day
00:34 on history, dating back to 1850. That's why it's so critical for all Californians to take simple
00:41 steps to be prepared and be prepared for possible floods. Be aware, be prepared, take action.
00:49 An amazing piece of video from two Mondays ago. One way you can stay weather aware is by
00:55 downloading the free AccuWeather app. Be sure to turn on push notifications to get
00:59 real-time alerts for your area sent immediately and directly to your phone.