California storm watch: What to know
Multiple atmospheric river storms have deluged California since Christmas. Widespread flooding, rockfalls, landslides, and fallen trees and power lines have left residents reeling. The death toll from the storms continues to rise.
Fatalities include a toddler killed when a tree fell on his home in Sonoma County; another young boy was swept away by floodwaters in San Luis Obispo County.
Another moderate storm moved into California Sunday evening, bringing more rain to Los Angeles, the coast and inland valleys, and dropping potentially up to 2 feet of snow in the mountain regions of Northern California before it moves east on Monday.
Here’s our latest coverage:
Amid repeated storms and sea level rise, new research shines light on another flood risk that has remained hidden for years: groundwater rise.
It’s dumb to allow so much water to spill into the Pacific. State and local officials have plans to bank more.
Freezing temperatures are expected in Lancaster, Mt. Wilson, Santa Clarita Valley, Pomona and Woodland Hills. Health officials advise warm clothing, shelter and heating.
It could take weeks to clean up roads to Matilija Canyon that are covered in rocks and mud and longer to repair major damage.
After weekend storms that set rainfall records in some areas, conditions should begin clearing by Tuesday in Southern California.
California has added little to its once-prized water system since 1960, and the population has more than doubled, columnist George Skelton writes.
After one last round, the storms that have battered California are expected to move out this week. But mudslides and other risks may linger.
Over the past weeks, teams across the state have rescued people from flooded cars and neighborhoods. They are now preparing for the next series of storms.
Flooded lobbies, fallen trees and rain damage have forced arts organizations and institutions to postpone or cancel events.
New storms move into Southern California, further drenching the region and ratcheting up the risk of coastal flooding, especially during times of high tide.
Many hikers have grown tired of waiting for the rain to stop and are heading back to their trails despite erosion and ice that have made many pathways dangerous.
In the Santa Cruz mountains, torrential rains and high winds have flooded parks, washed out roads, knocked down trees and utility poles -- snarling a community and isolating many. County workers are up before the crack of dawn, struggling to put things back in order before the next storms arrive.
Following days of rain and wind damage across the state, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced a local state of emergency Friday.
A National Weather Service meteorologist says heavier rains, strong winds and more snow for the mountains are expected Saturday.
The National Weather Service forecasts dangerous mountain conditions Friday afternoon through Monday. Travel is ‘HIGHLY DISCOURAGED’ because of whiteout conditions.
More than 200 personnel are searching for Kyle Doan, who on Monday was swept away by floodwaters near San Miguel in San Luis Obispo County.
Northern California, already battered by severe flooding, is expected to be at higher risk than Southern California when rains roll in Friday.
California’s power grid is typically tested during wildfire season or intense heat waves, but a winter storm system has challenged the state’s electric grid in new ways. Experts say resiliency measures are needed.
While the parade of storms pummeling California has set some records, it has fallen short of past years.
Hunks of debris and fencing tumbled onto the 5 Freeway where it connects with the 110. The connector is closed for an indefinite time, CalTrans said.
Residents on California’s Monterey Peninsula and in the Salinas area were told to prepare to be cut off for two to three days due to flooding.
The latest in a series of atmospheric rivers will arrive Friday at the earliest, but will hit in earnest by Saturday.
A battery of January storms has blanketed the Sierra Nevada in extraordinary snowpack, but will it last through the winter?
Conditions in the Pacific hurled a series of atmospheric rivers toward California, bringing rain, flooding and destruction.
Photos show Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe blanketed in snow from recent atmospheric river storms.
The latest storm further swamps California, already reeling from widespread flooding, mudslides, washed-out roads and downed power lines.
Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe initiative targeted an encampment that served as home to an estimated 98 people. By Monday, 82 had moved indoors.
Close to 105,000 L.A. County residents live in areas that could flood in a 100-year storm, and it has a 1% chance of happening each year, according to the NOAA.
Renters across Southern California are facing flood damage caused by the recent series of storms. Here’s how they can protect themselves and their personal property.
L.A. County property owners who suffer more than $10,000 in losses may qualify for a property tax reassessment. They may also get a break on penalties for missing the April deadline for paying their property tax bill.
Using rice as sandbags, Woon battles Westlake flooding, while HomeState, Met Him at a Bar and others work to keep diners and employees safe.
Lindsy and Brian Doan speak about their 5-year-old son Kyle, who went missing Monday after their car was swept away by floodwaters in San Luis Obispo County.
The seventh atmospheric river storm since Christmas was expected to hit California on Wednesday, and more flooding is possible through the weekend.
Southern California’s deadliest flood happened 85 years ago. We visit its few monuments to learn about the devastation left behind.
In an age of extreme weather whiplash, deadly storms are testing the state’s flood infrastructure and its emergency response systems.
One silver lining for rain-soaked Californians is that the IRS is giving many of them an extra month to file their 2022 tax returns.
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Photos show Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe blanketed in snow from recent atmospheric river storms.
When the power goes out, the clock starts ticking on the food in your fridge and freezer. But you shouldn’t cry over spoiled milk. See if you can be reimbursed instead.
Astonishing rainfall in L.A. County caused mudslides, flooding and a massive sinkhole.
Headlights on. Foot off the gas pedal. And if you see a flooded street, turn around. Here are tips for driving safely as California gets drenched.
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A NOAA expert thinks the costs of the atmospheric river hitting California could top $1 billion.
A section of the scenic roadway was undermined by a landslide last week after heavy rains.
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The rains left Los Angeles hillside areas with a lot of cleaning up to do, along with anxiety about the next storm.
The rural town is among numerous communities hit hard by days of relentless rain and flooding from the California storms.
At least 22 have died as a result of California’s recent intense storms, many from drowning and fallen trees.
Scarred by disaster, Montecito residents remain on edge as evacuation orders are lifted a day after a massive storm.
Here are the many highways and freeways that are shut down across California as a result of the powerful storm —and tips for driving safely in the muck.
Back-to-back storms across California have killed 17, including two motorists who died in a crash, and caused damage that could cost over $1 billion.
Destructive storms will “rearrange the whole coastline” in battered Santa Cruz County
Southern California will see continued rain through Tuesday and again Friday night into Sunday. Here is a weather timeline for what the region can expect
Some major roads remain closed because of flooding, rock slides and debris flows, while crews have responded to a significant mudslide in Studio City and a major sinkhole in Chatsworth.
At least nine rivers across the state could exceed the flood stage Monday, and 32 locations could exceed the flood monitor stage.
The powerful storm that knocked out power, toppled trees — including one that killed a toddler — and flooded homes along the coast in Santa Cruz continued its march through the region.
The toll of the storm includes a 5-year-old boy who was swept away by floodwaters and a motorist who died after entering a flooded roadway.
Pounding rain prompted major evacuations Monday in Santa Barbara County, including for all of Montecito as well as surrounding communities.
Another winter storm unleashed heavy rain in Northern California, causing flooding in Santa Cruz County and beyond. President Biden declares a state of emergency.
Southern California is bracing for another round of powerful and potentially destructive storms this week.
A major storm system will bring low temperatures and rain to L.A. County.
San Jose is one of several locations where flood risks have heightened considerably as new storms barrel into Northern California, swelling rivers.
More than 400,000 customers were without power in California as the latest powerful winter storm pushed through, elevating flooding danger.
With storms battering Northern California, the dozens who live in tents on Bannon Island are among the most at risk.
In Capitola, Calif., cleanup efforts are continuing after this week’s massive flooding and erosion. Many locals fear the toll will worsen with more rain forecast.
Residents of Southern California, reeling from heavy rain and wind earlier this week, should expect a fresh storm system to buffet the region as early as Sunday night.
At least two more moisture-heavy storms are poised to hit California, first Saturday, then Monday, bringing more challenges to the already saturated state.
Storms over the last week have killed at least six people, including three who drowned near Sacramento and a toddler who was killed in Sonoma County.
Gusts reached 101 mph at Pablo Point in Marin County, possibly the most extreme of the high winds that swept through the region late Wednesday and into Thursday.
Thirty-foot waves could hit the Bay Area and water barriers were overrun in Pacifica as the atmospheric river contributed to high surf along California.
A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain continued its march through the region Thursday.
The intense downpours — coming after an earlier deluge days ago — pushed some rivers toward flood stage, prompting a string of evacuations from towns along the Russian River to communities in Santa Cruz County and beyond.
The most recent storm pounded the Southland, closing piers and eroding beaches, and spurring water rescues and some evacuation orders.
When an evacuation order reaches you, you need to leave. Now. Here’s how to prepare and what to have ready to go if you may need to evacuate during the rainstorms hitting California.
While atmospheric rivers can cause flooding and mudslides, many are weak and can provide beneficial rain to drought-stricken California.
Thousands of miles of California levees are feeling the strain of age, extreme drought and punishing atmospheric rivers.
Intense rain and wind are expected to cause power outages around California. Here’s how to prepare for a blackout, and what to do while you don’t have power.
The satellite captured the bomb cyclone and atmospheric river while flying about 22,000 miles above Earth, orbiting at the same rate as the planet spins.
As California braces for a massive storm this week, city leaders are rushing to bring homeless individuals into shelter.
The atmospheric river storm hitting California this week presents a test for an experimental waste-capturing system that’s intended to keep plastic bottles, diapers and other trash from flowing into the Pacific.
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A massive storm heads for Southern California, with high winds and flooding expected for the region, as Los Angeles County issues evacuation warnings for some.
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The intense downpours — coming after an earlier deluge days ago — pushed some rivers toward flood stage, prompting a string of evacuations from towns along the Russian River to communities in Santa Cruz County and beyond.
When will California storms hit hardest and how long will they last?
The atmospheric river due to hit California in the coming hours is likely to compound the damage wrought by a deadly storm on New Year’s Eve.
California ‘storm train’ may rival notorious El Niño winter of 1997–98
The atmospheric rivers set to arrive in California are being fed in part by a storm system sitting several hundred miles off the northern Pacific coast.
Here’s what you can do to get your family and home ready for the heavy rain that began to slam California on Wednesday, and how to stay safe during and after the storm.
On Tuesday, Menlo Park and Palo Alto work crews and residents were out preparing for the next storm.
Southern California will continue to see heavy rainfall through the rest of the week, and likely into next, forecasters say.
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The powerful storm that knocked out power, toppled trees — including one that killed a toddler — and flooded homes along the coast in Santa Cruz continued its march through the region.
Days of significant rainfall have already soaked much of the state. A flood watch has been issued for much of Northern California.
An atmospheric river is expected to bring washed-out roads, collapsed hillsides, possibly full groves of downed trees and more to California.
California snowpack is 174% of average for this time of year, but state officials caution that the drought isn’t over.
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Forecasters are warning Californians to brace for another storm starting Wednesday: ‘It’s going to be a challenging couple of days.’
An atmospheric river pummeled Northern California on New Year’s Eve as another Pacific storm moves in to drench the state later this week.
