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These 12 dramatic images best capture the recent epic California storms

California slipped into a weather lull Thursday after a string of storms since Jan. 1, 2023, caused significant damage to some communities and at least 18 deaths.

Photographers and reporters covering the weather up and down California produced many dramatic images.

More precipitation was expected to arrive on Friday and continue through the weekend. Flooding remained a concern along rivers because so much rain has fallen.

See some of the best dramatic photos capturing the epic storms hitting the state in the video above.

This story was originally published January 12, 2023 at 1:34 PM.

David Caraccio
The Sacramento Bee
David Caraccio is a video producer for The Sacramento Bee who was born and raised in Sacramento. He is a graduate of San Diego State University and a longtime journalist who has worked for newspapers as a reporter, editor, page designer and digital content producer.
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