While 2023 was just getting started, three weeks of storms dumped a tremendous amount of rain on California. The weather led to at least 22 deaths and scores of washed-out roads, mudslides and flooded neighborhoods, but many farmers couldn’t help but welcome the rain after years of on-and-off drought. Many areas have already attained their average rainfall for the entire year. As a result, aquifers are recharged and reservoirs are full. Read on to get the full picture.
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