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Flash floods can start suddenly and become dangerous quickly. But there are steps you can take to protect yourself, both in the moment and well in advance.
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The humanitarian aid group Border Kindness leaves water and other aid in areas along the U.S.-Mexico border. They say people are ill-prepared for conditions on uncharted trails. -
Forecasters are predicting widespread rain over San Diego County Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. The remainder of the week should see more periods of rain and much cooler conditions. -
Police said more than 70 vehicles were involved in the crashes that left parts of Interstate 55 closed and more than 35 people injured. Injuries ranged from minor to life-threatening. -
Forecasters are predicting widespread rain over San Diego County starting Monday. -
Much of the famed valley at California's Yosemite National Park will be temporarily closed starting Friday due to a forecast of flooding as rising temperatures melt the Sierra Nevada's massive snowpack. -
The Sierra Nevada region where the park is located experienced snowfall at over 300% than usual this past winter. Flooding may happen into May and June, the park said.
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In the heart of California, some rural communities are facing the prospect of being marooned or flooded out by rising water. -
California's year of endless storms has seeded superblooms of wildflowers and provided a boost to some of the state's endangered ecosystems. -
People in the paths of tornadoes — especially in rural areas without cell service — too often miss warnings that save lives. -
The state experienced record snowfall last winter, and as snow melts, it could cause natural disasters, such as avalanches and mudslides, Gov. Spencer Cox says.
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