Historic Storms and Flooding Ravage Northern California
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A powerful storm fueled by an atmospheric river is causing severe flooding and heavy rainfall in Northern California and southern Oregon, with Santa Rosa experiencing record rainfall. The storm, linked to a bomb cyclone, has already resulted in fatalities in Washington and widespread power outages. Climate change is intensifying such weather events by increasing the moisture carried by atmospheric rivers. The National Weather Service warns of continued risks of excessive rainfall and flooding through the weekend.
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- Bay Area town scorched by wildfires just had second wettest day in 120 years SFGATE
- Santa Rosa flooding traps hundreds at Sutter Health clinic, Hampton Inn KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
- Atmospheric river-fueled storm unleashes fury across Northern California San Francisco Chronicle
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