"This video has over half a million views and is misleading Californians about a storm of epic proportions they say is about to hit our state," a spokesman for the California Office of Emergency Services said.
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The agency says rain is expected in California this month, but nothing like the "megaflood" mentioned in the video that went viral on social media.
"While California does have a long history of flooding," the OES spokesman said, "residents have nothing to fear as long as they take a few basic steps to be ready."
Officials say Californians can expect rain typical for the season.
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As with any severe weather, officials say the best advice is to stay prepared, make an emergency plan, and only get information from official sources.