Atmospheric river seen from space as storm hits 9 states at once
Weather warnings were issued for nine states in the western U.S. in relation to a storm system that brought floods to California.
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Atmospheric river could flood driest place in America
The latest atmospheric river has wreaked havoc in California with severe rain, snow and high winds.
California map shows when rain will hit next amid severe flooding
The atmospheric river arrived on Sunday and wreaked havoc across the state with severe rain, snow and high winds.
California pummeled with 162 mph wind gust
Wind speeds neared the state record of 199 mph set in 2017 in the same location at Ward Mountain.
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How Lake Mead water levels will change after atmospheric river
The storm could bring up to an additional inch of rain to the Las Vegas area.
Driver clings to tree after getting stuck in California raging flood waters
Urgent weather warnings have been issued across the state as an atmospheric river brings torrential rain to California.
Urgent weather warning issued as landslides threaten California city
An atmospheric river began battering the state over the weekend.
California power outage map as nearly 600,000 people impacted
More than half a million customers have lost power in their homes as the lights went out across the state, which has been battered by fierce rainstorms.
California flooding video shows "damaging mudflow" strike Los Angeles
A storm-chaser captured the moment a road was turned into a fast-flowing muddy river, as rainwater washed down a hillside to deluge the land below.
California flooding map shows key areas affected
Residents should prepare for locally catastrophic and life-threatening flooding in some areas across the state.
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Atmospheric river could suddenly create new lake in California
Up to 1.5 inches of rain could fall in the driest place in North America over 72 hours.
California about to get hit with "biggest storms" of winter
A second atmospheric river only days after the first has meteorologists concerned about life-threatening floods.
Winter weather warnings issued for 9 states as "massive" storm approaches
Two atmospheric rivers are expected to batter the West Coast later this week and into the weekend.
Atmospheric river seen from space as 3 states brace for extreme rain
A storm will hit California as early as Wednesday, and a second storm will follow over the weekend.
Eight cities about to get hit hardest with days of rain
Another atmospheric river is on its way toward California, and coastal cities will get the brunt of it.
Chart shows huge change in California reservoirs as atmospheric rivers hit
Water levels at Lake Shasta and Lake Oroville rocketed up by 10 feet in a week's time.
Map shows states bracing for snow, ice ahead of weekend winter storm
A moisture-laden winter storm is on its way to the Northeast this weekend after pummeling the South with more than a foot of rain.
Flood warnings issued for 16 states as death toll climbs
Winter weather has killed at least 72 people this month.
Map shows states facing "notoriously unpredictable" ice jams
Six states were at an increased risk of ice jams.
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How Lake Travis water levels will change after 'unusual' Texas downpours
Rain totals were already three times the monthly average in some areas of the Lone Star State.
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First-ever December flood warning issued for Red River of the North
Although flooding for the river is not uncommon in the spring and summer months, it is the first time such heavy rain has caused flooding in December.
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Two billion people are prepared to lose their homes
A study revealed that 38 percent of people believe they will lose their homes from impacts associated with the changing climate.
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Map shows dramatic change in Texas drought after rainstorm
More than two months' worth of rain fell in some of the state's driest areas.
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Fears of sewage-infested waters spread as California town pleas for help
Three million gallons of sewage water spilled into nearby rivers in Isleton, California, last March. Given the winter forecasts, it could happen again.
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Merging storms bring good news to Louisiana
Hurricane Lidia is expected to lose strength after it moves through Mexico but then is forecast to merge with a developing system near the Bay of Campeche.
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Tropical Storm Lidia forecast: Texas path sparks flood fears
Tropical Storm Lidia is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane by the time it makes landfall in Mexico.
Biblical "end of times" fears drop as natural disasters increase
Natural disasters are worsening, but the percentage of Americans who believe the globe is approaching its end has fallen significantly.
Sikkim's Devastating Lake Burst Shown in Video, Satellite Images
At least 14 people have been confirmed dead and over a hundred remain missing after a lake in North East India burst.
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Huge sinkhole gets worse after massive rain
The sinkhole, which opened in April, continues to grow after heavy rainfall in New Jersey.
Vermont flood victims fear being left behind
With climate disasters becoming more frequent and FEMA disaster relief running out, Vermonters who are rebuilding worry they'll be left behind.