This series of storms has dropped copious amounts of rain and winds that are hurricane force, downing power lines, trees, etc.
Storms like these create multiple hazards in urban areas. Surface water flooding being one of the big ones. People are not used to these situations and can get caught when they drive through flood waters. I would also worry about basement apartments that are subject to flash flooding — people have died many times over in those situations. Not only from just the flood waters but mudslides inundating their homes. What a terrible way to die!
Then there are the suburban and rural areas that have natural vegetation that is subject to mudslides coming off of hills or areas where there are burn scars. City and county officials need to be monitoring those areas that have slid in the past and even considering some evacuations for housing areas in potential danger.
