710 Freeway reopens near Compton after intense rain and hail move out of area

Intense bursts of rainfall and hail closed the 710 Freeway at the 91 Freeway on Wednesday.

Street flooding was reported in the Compton and Long Beach areas due to the downpours. Several motorists found themselves trapped.

The freeway and connector roads were reopened about 5:45 p.m., but the California…