A major storm system was making its way out of Southern California on Friday morning, but not before dumping several inches of rain in some areas.
Record rainfall was reported in downtown Los Angeles, with 2.8 inches breaking the record for the day of 2.71 inches set in 1954.
According to the National Weather Service, rainfall rates were recorded in some areas at levels as three-quarters of an inch to 1.2 inches per hour -- well above the rate that can typically trigger flooding or debris flows.