Southern California braces for more floods as Hilary soaks coast

The first tropical storm to hit Southern California in 84 years, Hilary drenched Southern California from the coast to inland mountains and deserts Sunday evening, prompting rescues from swollen rivers.

Millions braced for more flooding and mudslides, even as the storm began to weaken.

Hilary dropped more than half an average year’s worth of rain on some areas, including the desert resort city of Palm Springs, which saw nearly 3 inches of rain by Sunday evening.

Forecasters warned of dangerous flash floods across Los Angeles and Ventura counties, and fire officials rescued 13…