At a Glance
- Rainfall up to 3.5 inches on the 137th Rose Parade
- First rain on the parade since 2006
- Flood watches remain into Thursday night
- Why it matters: The wet conditions and potential flooding affected parade attendees and local communities.
The storm that arrived on New Year’s Eve dumped hours of rain into Southern California, soaking the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena and leaving the region under flood watches.
Rainfall at the Parade
The storm peaked in the early hours of Thursday, drenching the crowd in Pasadena. The parade saw up to 3.46 inches at Mount Baldy FS, the highest 24-hour total in the area.
County Rainfall Totals
Los Angeles County recorded a range of rainfall amounts, from 3.46 inches at Mount Baldy FS down to 1.21 inches at Culver City. The table below lists the totals:
| Location | 24-hour Total (inches) |
|---|---|
| Mount Baldy FS | 3.46 |
| Eaton Dam | 2.50 |
| Mount Wilson | 2.41 |
| Bel Air | 2.20 |
| Beverly Hills | 2.07 |
| Whitaker Peak | 2.06 |
| Saugus | 1.86 |
| East Pasadena | 1.78 |
| Downtown LA | 1.74 |
| Hollywood Reservoir | 1.72 |
| Agoura | 1.71 |
| Claremont | 1.59 |
| Hansen Dam | 1.24 |
| Canoga Park | 1.22 |
| Culver City | 1.21 |
Flood watches remain in effect into Thursday night for widespread parts of the region, and more rain is forecast for the weekend.
Key Takeaways
- Heavy rain hit the Rose Parade, the first wet event since 2006.
- Los Angeles County saw up to 3.46 inches at Mount Baldy FS.
- Flood watches continue and additional precipitation is expected over the weekend.
The heavy rain underscores the need for continued vigilance as the forecast calls for more precipitation over the weekend.
