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Hilary, a tropical storm that impacted Southern California, made its way through Nevada and is now targeting Oregon and Idaho.

Hilary Drenched Deserts And Flooded Roadways In California. Now It's Threatening Oregon And Idaho

PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roadways as the huge system marched northward Monday, prompting flood watches and warnings in more than a half-dozen states.

Idaho has felt moderate effects from Tropical Storm Hilary, which made significant impacts in Southern California and other parts of the southwestern United States.

The worst of the storms will likely miss Boise.

Hilary, the first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, swept people into swollen rivers, toppled trees onto homes and flooded roadways as the massive system marched northward Monday, prompting flood watches and warnings in more than a half dozen states.

Tropical Storm Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to the desert resort city of Palm Springs before heading east and flooding a county about 40 miles outside of Las

Hilary, a tropical storm that impacted Southern California, made its way through Nevada and is now targeting Oregon and Idaho.

Record breaking rainfall still possible in some spots in the typically arid West.