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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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California’s 11th atmospheric river left the storm-soaked state with a bang. -
San Diego County officials closed roads and cleaned up Wednesday after flooding from heavy rains in unincorporated communities. -
California has been battered by 10 previous atmospheric rivers this winter. -
Large outages are reported in New Hampshire, New York, Vermont and Massachusetts. The storm is dropping massive amounts of snow less than a week before the first day of spring. -
Forecasters are warning of more flooding, potentially damaging winds and difficult travel conditions on mountain roads as a new atmospheric river pushes into swamped California. -
The National Weather Service posted dozens of flood watches, warnings and advisories across the state. -
One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse. -
Another atmospheric river set to arrive Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations. -
The Pacific Ocean is bidding farewell to a three-year La Niña condition and preparing to welcome the return of El Niño. -
Evacuations were ordered Friday in Northern California after a new atmospheric river brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, swelling rivers and creeks and flooding several major highways during the morning commute.
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