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1979: Thunderstorms hit Southern California, especially hard in the Coachella Valley and surrounding mountains. 1.92 inches of rain fell in Idyllwild and 1.29 inches fell in Borrego Springs, each the greatest daily amount on record for July. 2.50 inches fell in Palm Springs, 1.10 inches fell in Palomar Mountain and 1.09 inches [...]