Storms in California are devastating, and millions are on flood alert

This weekend, a flood watch is in effect for around 25 million people in California as the latest in a string of deadly storms drenches the state.

At least 19 people have died as a result of flooding in many waterways, and thousands more people have been ordered to leave their homes. Residents in Montecito, which is 84 miles northwest of Los Angeles, claim that the rain makes their trauma worse.

Many are concerned that a mudslide that killed 23 people here in 2018 could happen again. Fire officials issued a "Leave Now!" warning to the whole town, which includes some of California's most well-known inhabitants like Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry, and Meghan Markle, this past week when Montecito stream once more turned into a violent, rushing flow.

Despite the lifting of the evacuation order, residents in Montecito are still on edge. Additionally, the potential of flooding and landslides is very significant given how much of the area is already wet. Everyone in California is glued to their phones, waiting to learn whether they should leave town and wondering where they might be able to go safely if they do.