Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Friday with the goal of maximizing the storage of water anticipated to hit California from the atmospheric river.

The small 'beauty' was discovered in a rural home – and even at this size, you wouldn't want to come across it.

Many areas got more than an inch of rain by Friday afternoon, and water management crews were keeping a close eye on levels at area stormwater storage systems.

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