rainfall totals

Ventura County had areas topping 4", but Santa Barbara County's totals were under an inch.

Ventura County getting the most significant rainfall from Tropical Storm Hilary, with lesser amounts in Southern Santa Barbara County.

Second round expected Wednesday night into Thursday.

Evacuation orders lifted in Santa Barbara County's burn areas Tuesday night.

Gibraltar Dam had 10.8" of rain. The final numbers don't even count rain from the storm which arrived Sunday.

But, experts say we are still in the drought zone.

Totals ranged from around an inch to more than four inches in some mountain areas.

Parts of the Central Coast got drenched, while some areas on the South Coast ended up with zilch.

While rainfall totals are strong for much of region, meteorologists say it may be all we get for the next few weeks.

Big start for the water year with above average rainfall to date. But there is concern about whether or not the needed additional storms will arrive in the region.