Palm Springs is totally cut off and 911 is down as Storm Hilary soaks from coast to desert
* Palm Springs has been totally cut off and people are unable to call 911 after Storm Hilary drenched Southern California on Sunday
* Now there are fears that Burning Man could be washed out as the deserts of Nevada are pounded by the storm. Hilary crossed into Nevada at 5am ET Monday
Schools are closed Monday in Southern California and parts of Nevada as flooding is expected to continue throughout the day. The storm is moving at 35 miles an hour to the north and east. Rain from the storm is expected to reach as far as Idaho and Montana on Monday. In Nevada, Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency: 'Today, I am declaring a state of emergency due to the imminent impact of Hurricane Hilary across the state,' he said in a statement. 'My administration will continue to work diligently with state, federal, tribal, and local partners in preparation and response to this severe weather event.'
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