All articles tagged with #heavy rain
Heavy rains and high tides have caused significant flooding across California's Bay Area and southern regions, leading to road closures, rescues, and record-high King Tides, with ongoing weather warnings and impacts on transportation and daily life.
Heavy rain and king tides caused flooding and disruptions across California, including highway closures and airport shutdowns, with the worst conditions in Santa Barbara and the Bay Area, as authorities warn of continued risks.
A flash flood warning was issued for parts of Santa Barbara County due to heavy rain, leading to the closure of Highway 101 near Goleta because of debris flows and mudslides, with no estimated reopening time, as authorities advise caution and alternative routes.
A weather alert in Chicago reports heavy rain, thunderstorms, dense fog, and strong winds, with a cold front bringing wind gusts up to 55 mph, potential power outages, and cold temperatures, impacting holiday travel and airport conditions.
A massive sinkhole caused by heavy rain and flooding has partially washed away a Ventura family's backyard, with damage spreading to neighboring properties; crews are assessing the situation, which was linked to a failed drainage canal.
California faces ongoing severe weather with additional heavy rain, mudslides, and debris flows, especially in burn scar zones, leading to evacuations, power outages, and fatalities amid a series of atmospheric rivers and winter storms.
A rare high-risk flood alert is in effect across California, southern Nevada, and northwest Arizona, with heavy rain expected to cause widespread roadway flooding, mudslides, and potential power outages over several days, especially impacting major cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco.
A strong atmospheric river is bringing heavy rain to Southern California, especially over recent wildfire burn scars, increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding, debris flows, and mudslides, with a rare 'High Risk' warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Two storm systems along an atmospheric river are expected to bring heavy rain, snow, and potential flash flooding to California during Christmas week, impacting travel and causing power outages, with the heaviest rainfall on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in Redding, California, leading to road closures, water rescues, and one confirmed death, prompting emergency response efforts and shelter provisions for displaced residents.
The North Bay region of the Bay Area is under a flood watch from Saturday afternoon to Monday evening due to moderate to heavy rain, with the rest of the region experiencing lighter rainfall; heavy rain will shift southward on Sunday, with potential flooding in low-lying and urban areas, and the rain is expected to continue until Christmas Day.
Heavy rain in the Portland area is tapering off tonight, but it has caused flooding and river warnings, with some rivers reaching major flood stages. The weather will calm down through Christmas week with scattered showers and no significant wind, making for relatively mild holiday weather. Snow is expected to fall tonight, potentially impacting ski areas, while the overall forecast suggests minimal weather disruptions during Christmas.
A major weather shift is expected in Massachusetts on Friday, bringing heavy rain, strong southerly winds peaking between 40-60 mph, and a significant reduction in snow cover due to rain and wind, with potential for scattered wind damage and localized flooding. Temperatures will rise into the upper 50s, and the rain will clear by late afternoon, with a chance of light snow around Christmas.
A man in his early 30s was found dead in a submerged car near Seattle after ignoring flood warnings during a week of heavy rain and flooding in the region. The area experienced multiple levee breaches, prompting evacuations and rescue operations, with authorities warning residents about the rapid rise of floodwaters and ongoing severe weather conditions.
A levee failure in south Seattle suburbs following a week of heavy rain has led to immediate evacuations in parts of Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila, as the region faces ongoing flood risks and a forecast of continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.