Has California ever had a hurricane? Tropical storm threat "nearly unprecedented"
It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
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It is extremely rare for California to be hit with tropical storms or hurricanes — but it has happened before.
An almost unprecedented tropical storm over Southern California had a big impact on air travelers at the 3 major Bay Area airports. Da Lin reports. (8-20-23)
According to Cal Fire, the outer bands of what was once Hurricane Hilary caused more than 1,500 lightning strikes in Northern California. Devin Fehely reports. (8-20-23)
Meteorologist Darren Peck has the latest on Tropical Storm Hilary and what effects it may have on the Bay Area.
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District was among other Bay Area first responders who geared up Saturday to assist with expected flooding in Southern California.
The Menlo Park Fire Protection District was among other Bay Area first responders that geared up Saturday to assist with expected flooding in Southern California. Betty Yu reports. (9-19-23)
As Hurricane Hilary takes a path toward California, forecasters are looking closely at the expected effects in the Bay Area from what would be another rare weather event, a tropical storm that would bring heavy rain and flooding to the state.
Hurricane Ian left a path of destruction in southwest Florida, trapping people in flooded homes, damaging the roof of a hospital intensive care unit, and knocking out power to millions.
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for the whole state, which is at risk of major flash flooding this week.
