9 hours ago · A flood watch will go into effect at 4 p.m. PST on Monday for the Central Coast, continuing through 4 a.m. PST on Wednesday, as a stronger atmospheric river brings heavy rain and elevated flood risks.

10 hours ago · More rain is on the way after Redding got 8 inches of rain in three days due to an atmospheric river. ... strong wind on way to Redding after atmospheric river brings heavy rain, floods. Jessica ...

Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Damaging flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop.

4 days ago · Flash flood warnings and several inches of rain fell across parts of the chain of islands as part of a storm system moving southeast. By Christine Hauser Torrential rains unleashed flooding and ...

4 hours ago · Steady rain will likely be accompanied by locally gusty winds Monday night, but much heavier rain is expected Tuesday, which could trigger flooding. Up to 8 inches of rain could fall in parts of ...

Heavy rain should be a signal that alerts you to the possibility of dangerous flood conditions. Flood WATCH issued when conditions look favorable for flash flooding.

Dec 5, 2024 · Floods can be dangerous for communities, lasting days, weeks or sometimes even longer. Many different situations can cause a flood. Here are just a few: Heavy rainfall; Ocean waves coming on shore, such as a storm surge; Melting snow and ice, as well as ice jams; Dams or levees breaking; Geography can also make an area more likely to flood.

River flooding can be caused by heavy rainfall, dam failures, rapid snowmelt and ice jams. The National Weather Service issues Flood Warnings for designated River Forecast Points where a flood stage has been established.

Mar 2, 2024 · Floods and heavy rainfall. Heavy rain is happening more often nationwide and is expected to increase in all U.S. regions. Increases in both extreme precipitation and total precipitation have contributed to increases in severe flooding events in certain regions.

Heavy precipitation, which in many contexts is welcomed because it provides the water necessary for agriculture and human use, in other situations is responsible for deadly and destructive flash flooding.