<p>A storm hammered California with rain early on Tuesday, January 9, triggered mudflows and flooding across the state. At least five people were reported dead amid mudflows in Montecito, a news report said</a>.</p><p>The National Weather Service said</a> .56 inches of rain fell in Montecito in five minutes. In nearby Carpinteria, .86 inches of rain fell in 15 minutes, the weather service said. The maximum rainfall was at 3:30-3:45am, the weather service said</a>.</p><p>This video shows the satellite image between 2am and 9am Pacific Time. Credit: NOAA via Storyful</p><br />
