Even when it floods in Southern California most of the rain is beneficial because they have been in a drought lately

So, even though some people might die or have their homes washed away it might help reservoirs fill up so people have more water to drink and use in various ways.

There is a saying: "When it rains it pours." This applies to California because it is one of the few places where you can get 15 or 16 inches in 3 days time and some will suffer but most will have the water they need to water plants and to drink and cook and bathe in.

So, water is sort of strange in California in this way.