California pummeled by heavy rain amid another round of storms
A series of atmospheric rivers are responsible for the storms which have battered California since late December.
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Storms soak California after drought
More than 25 trillion gallons of water have fallen on California since late December due to a series of storms. All that rain has come as the Golden State deals with a drought. Jeffrey Mount, a senior fellow at the Public Policy Institute of California, explained the precarious water situation in the West.
24.5 trillion gallons of rain have pelted California, student scientist estimates
Heavy storms driven by atmospheric rivers have been hitting California for weeks.
At least 18 dead after California storms
In California, thousands of residents are still under evacuation orders with rain on the way. Carter Evans reports.
California braces for fourth year of drought
Despite historic rainfall to begin 2023, California is bracing for a fourth consecutive year of drought. People in the state have long bolstered the increasingly scarce water supply by pumping from an underground basis. But as CBS Los Angeles meteorologist Evelyn Taft discovered on a trip to the San Joaquin Valley, people are overdrafting groundwater.
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California rain storms put dent in drought
All the rain hitting California this week is only making a dent in the state's historic drought. Part of the problem is that the state doesn't have the infrastructure to store the rainwater, and most of it will end up in the Pacific Ocean. Ben Tracy has more.
Inundated Californians face evacuations
At least 17 people have died in California as the state is slammed with torrential rains and storms, causing massive flooding, landslides and widespread power outages overnight. Carter Evans has more.
California faces heavy rain for next few days
Northern California will be the primary focus of heavy rain in next few days, then it moves to Southern California. The Weather Channel's Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Deadly California storm prompts evacuations
The procession of storms hitting California is relentless and unforgiving, flooding homes and roads with each new torrential downpour. Thousands have been evacuated. Carter Evans and Elise Preston have the latest.
Deadly California storms prompt evacuations
Mandatory evacuations are underway after severe weather turned deadly in California, where more than 200,000 people are said to be without power. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is on the ground in Santa Barbara with more.
California prepares for more brutal storms
President Biden has approved California's emergency declaration as the state prepares for another round of brutal storms. Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom said at least a dozen Californians have died over the last 10 days because of the severe weather. KCAL News reporter Rick Montanez joins CBS News to discuss.
Newsom seeks federal disaster declaration
Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom is requesting a Presidential Emergency Declaration to support the state's ongoing storm response. This, as thunderstorms, snow and damaging winds are sweeping the northern part of the state, raising the potential for mudslides. Newsom says at least 12 people have been killed. Hundreds have been arrested in Brazil after thousands of supporters of former President Bolsonaro stormed that nation’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential palace. And “Avatar: The Way of Water" topped the weekend box office again.
12 Californians have died in past 10 days in extreme weather, Newsom says
"The West Coast remains under the target of a relentless parade of cyclones," the National Weather Service said in an advisory.
More powerful storms to hit California, West this weekend
While another atmospheric river moves in, communities are scrambling to sandbag, repair levees and prepare for even more power outages, while still cleaning up from the last round.
California braces for more monster storms
California remains under a state of emergency as people prepare for another storm to hit the coast. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus joins "CBS News Mornings" to explain what this means for the state that has been facing severe drought conditions.
Atmospheric river storm turns deadly
California is getting slammed by another powerful winter storm. CBS News national correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti joins Elaine Quijano from Northern California to discuss the impact.
Atmospheric river threatens storm-weary West
A major storm known as an atmospheric river is drenching parts of California and causing flooding. Jonathan Vigliotti has the latest.
California hit with second deadly storm
California is hit with the second storm in a week both proving to be deadly as communities in the path of potential mudslides are evacuated. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.
Deadly flooding hits California
A storm brought deadly flooding, high winds and landslides to Northern California. Jonathan Vigliotti is in Elk Grove, one of the worst affected areas.
California hit with New Year flooding and landslides
Record rainfall breaches levees, flooding roads and stranding people in cars, as high winds and heavy snow knock out power to thousands.
Flooding prompts evacuation orders in California after New Year's Eve storm
Rainfall in downtown San Francisco hit 5.46 inches (13.87 cm) on New Year's Eve, making it the second-wettest day on record, the National Weather Service said.
Atmospheric river bring flooding, landslides into New Year's weekend
The storm began sweeping across the northern part of the state Friday.
West coast lashed with rain and snow
A massive amount of snow fell on Denver, Colorado, this week, all part of a larger storm pummeling the West Coast, fueled by meteorological phenomenon known as an atmospheric river. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Los Angeles.
Atmospheric river brings flooding, strong winds to Pacific Northwest
Strong winds felled trees and and knocked out power lines across large swaths of the Pacific Northwest.
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