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Publication Date March 7, 2016 | Weather Channel

1 dead, 4 rescued from LA river as storms slam West Coast; Blizzard conditions close I-80

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A combination of harsh wind and heavy rain knocks a tree onto a Pacifica, California vehicle. Photo: Michael O'Brien, Twitter
A combination of harsh wind and heavy rain knocks a tree onto a Pacifica, California vehicle. Photo: Michael O'Brien, Twitter

One woman is dead and four others had to be rescued from a flooded river in California as a slew of Pacific storms caused major problems for parts of the West Coast. The Golden State is feeling the impacts of what could be a long and dangerous setup lasting into next week.

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