The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-25
WELL WET DOWN.
The Interior Counties Receive a Good
Soaking.

Soaking.
MoNRovIA, Dec. 24-Four and six
eighths inches of rain has fallen between
i o'clock midnight and o'clock to-day
The indications point to a heavy rain
fall tonight. The downpour in the noun
tains has caused the San Gabriel River and
Its tributaries to swell. and fears are enter
tanned Of the Santa Anita wash overflow
ing which is now full. The Terminal Rail-
way COmpany's men are fearing damage to
their bridge near Arcade. but as yet there
has been no material damage TO either the
Santa Fe or Terminal railways or to the
telegraph or telephone wires.
VENTURA. Dec. 24.-It has been raining
for twenty-four hours, some inches
having fallen, making 10 inches for the
season. The streams are very high.
Los ANGELES, Dec. 24.-It has been rain
ing since o'clock last evNing. The fall
has been pretty general over the county.
Since last night nearly two inches of rain
have fallen. a steady downpour of rain
continued all day long.
SANTA MARIA, Dec. PA strong south
easterly wind is blowing. accompanied with
heavy rain. The winter solstice is punctual
this year, and is bringing gladness to this
section.
CAYUCos, Dec 24.-The southeast storm
which commenced here three days ago still
continues. The gale has moderated some
what, but the ocean is still very rough. The
ground has received a good soaking. The
rainfall for the season has been seven
inches, against four to the same date last
year. 1t is still raining.
SANTA PAULA, Dec. 24.-The rain fall for
the past twenty-four hours has been 4O5
inches and for the season 1460 inches. II
is cloudy and still raining.
RIVERSIDE, Dec PA heavy rain began
falling here this morning, continuing
throughout the day and part of the night
1t was the heaviest of the season and
amounted 10 over an inch.
SANTA ANA, Dec. ga most welcome
rain began falling last night and has con.
tnued all day. with good prospects of q
further continuance. The rain was sOrely
needed and insures good grain crop for the
coming season.
SoNoMA, Dec. A.-For the past two days
q terrible wind and rain storm has prevailed
throughout this valley. All the streams are
running bank full. The weather tonight ia
very threatening, indicating more rain be.
tore morning.
GILRoY. Dec. PA bowling wind and
rain storm prevailed here last night and to.
day, fully three inches of rain having fallen
during the past thirty-six hours The sur
managed to show at intervals, but to-nigh,
the skies presage further downfall. The
creek water overlooked portion of the
land on the south city limits. No damage
has been reported from the storm as yet anC
farmers are making their usual trips over
the mountain roads. Although disagree
able aud untimely storm for Christmas eve,
the country and crops can only be benefited
by it unless it augments in violence TO-
night
SAN RAFAEL, Dec. 1.-The weather here
to-day abated somewhat, and tonight the
air is chilly and the sky obscured witt
threatening clouds lowering over Tamal
pals, which is generally a good indication
Of more rain. The storm has done consider
able damage throughout the county, anC
several buildings nave been blown down
The dwelling of Mr. Kahn. contractor
living in the suburbs of the town, wa
completely demolished.
ORoYILLE, Dec. 24-0ne Of the mos
severe storms ever known here is raging
The wind is very strong. All travel i
stopped, the trains being unable to react
Marysville. The Feather River has riser
thirteen feet, and is higher than dnrinc
previous freshets ana is rising fast.
STOCKTON. Dec 24.-The rainfall here fol
the storm was 81 of an inch, making 9 7:
inches for the month and 7.24 for the season
as against 2.44 at the same time last season
The storm was very severe, with high south
erly winds, but no damage was done, ex
cept to few windmilIs. The barometer il
rising and the wind has died out Thu
storm is over and the skies are clear to
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