drench

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The advisory came on the heels of a rare Jan. 1 rainstorm that drenched Southern California and rained on the Rose Parade for the first time since 2006.

From Los Angeles Times

A rare Jan. 1 rainstorm drenched Southern California on Thursday, triggering slides and major road closures across the Los Angeles area, as well as swift water rescues on San Diego roadways.

From Los Angeles Times

I fell into the same rhythm: starting over, drenched in sweat, sheer exhilaration, “sign me up.”

From Salon

The incoming system will not be as intense, but drenched soil is more vulnerable to rock- and mudslides.

From Los Angeles Times

The high wind alerts come after the region was drenched for days, causing debris flows that washed through homes in Wrightwood.

From Los Angeles Times