California town faces devastating floods and tough decisions.
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Residents of Allensworth, a town in California's San Joaquin Valley, are facing major flooding from surging rivers and breached levees. With more rain expected this week, there are concerns the flooding could get considerably worse. The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office has ordered evacuations in Alpaugh and Allensworth after a nearby levee breached. At least seven homes in Tulare County have been destroyed by floodwaters, primarily in Springville, while 62 structures have suffered major damage and 177 had minor damage.
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