Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question:
during the recent rains specificly 12-27-04 thru 1-11-05 at the calabasas-agoura station #434 how does this compare to historical data is it considerd 5-15-25--50-100 year event?

Answer:
Analysis was done for Calabasas-Agoura Station #434 and the preliminary data indicates that the peak 24-hour rainfall occurred on December 28, 2004 with a total of 4.8 inches. This rainfall total for the given duration is a little greater than a 5-yr frequency 24-hour storm that produces a total rainfall of 4.5 inches.

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