On September 25, 1939 “El Cordonazo” or “The Lash of St. Francis” a tropical storm hit Southern California and causes the greatest September rainfall ever. The storm lost hurricane status shortly before moving onshore at San Pedro ad a tropical storm. Torrential rains hit with Los Angles getting 5.42” in 24 hours, and Mt. Wilson 11.60” both records for the month of September. 3.62” fell in Needles, 1.51” Palm Springs. 

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