Heavy rain in California traps motorists, inundates homes
A thunderstorm that dumped more than 4 inches of rain in 24 hours flooded several areas of the Northern California city of Chico.
The rain trapped motorists in flash floods and inundated homes and businesses and several university buildings.
Cal State Chico officials say some buildings suffered minor flooding Tuesday but there is no significant damage. It says classes have not been affected.
Chico meteorologist Will Farr tells the Enterprise Record the storm dropped more than an inch of rain within 15 minutes Tuesday evening at one spot.
In one street, as much as 2 feet of water was reported Tuesday night.
No injuries have been reported but California Highway Patrol Officer Michael Warner says a woman was “shaken up” after her car spun out before crashing.
