Drought Killer: California Storms Fill Reservoirs, Build Up Sierra Snowpack

A string of early-season storms that drenched Californians last week lifted much of the state out of drought and significantly reduced the risk of wildfires, experts say.

It’s been the wettest November on record for Southland communities such as Van Nuys and San Luis Obispo. Santa Barbara has received an eye-popping 9.5 inches of rain since Oct. 1, marking the city’s wettest start to the water year on record.