They haven’t been hit by a tropical storm since 1938, and it’s been since 1858 that a hurricane hit the state. Should fill up the reservoirs. There is a chance this one makes it to a Cat 5.
Hurricane Hilary May Have Peaked As Cat. 4 With 145 mph Winds, Forecast To Hit L.A. Late Sunday; Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Much Of Southern CA
Hurricane Hilary, peaks as a Cat. 4 storm with 145 mph winds. Tropical storm watches issued for Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego Counties.
deadline.com