Storm leaves its mark on Imperial County

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Valley residents and businesses are recovering after a storm blew through Imperial County on Saturday afternoon.

The storm brought heavy rain, high winds, and even hail in some parts of the Valley. Residents say this was a storm that left its mark.

El Centro Regional Medical Center says its front lobby was flooded as a result of the storm. However, crews were able to contain the water from reaching patients.

Starbucks on Imperial and Bradshaw closed down due to losing power as a result of the storm.

The storm caused about 4600 residents to lose power across El Centro and Imperial.

Santos Alvarez is a Valley resident who says this storm shocked him.

"It was probably the worst ones I have seen, as far as how fast the wind was, even with the hail, and hail I've only seen once before," he said.

News 11's Wiley Jawhary will have the full story on the Evening Edition at 5 p.m.