FRESNO, Calif. — The heavy rainfall over the past few weeks has allowed California’s drought-stricken Central Valley to take a much-needed sip of water. During recent storms caused by atmospheric rivers, drought…
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24,500,000,000,000 gallons of water slammed into California amid relentless storms, student scientist estimates
For weeks, California has been facing a deluge of deadly thunderstorms which led to the partial collapse of roads, the flooding of neighborhoods and the evacuation of thousands of people. But how…
24,500,000,000,000 gallons of water slammed into California amid relentless storms, student scientist estimates
For weeks, California has been facing a deluge of deadly thunderstorms which led to the partial collapse of roads, the flooding of neighborhoods and the evacuation of thousands of people. But how…
California drought leads to groundwater overdraft in San Joaquin Valley
Faced with persistent drought, California farmers have been looking for ways to find a precious natural resource: water. In the San Joaquin Valley, an area of central California known as the breadbasket…
Will California’s extreme storms make up for its years of drought? | Drought News
Located on the west coast of the United States, California – the most populous state in the country – suffered a devastating years-long drought that depleted reservoirs, forced authorities to implore residents…
California reservoirs are filling up fast from storms
California reservoirs are filling up fast after regular storms The recent string of storms that flooded the Bay Area and other parts of California are having a significant impact on the state’s…
‘Bomb cyclone’ floods California, brings damaging winds and waves
CAPITOLA, Calif. — Hurricane-force winds, crashing waves and heavy rain from a powerful “atmospheric river” battered California on Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people, causing flooding and contributing…
Northern California reservoir storage increases after storms
It’s been a very wet week in Northern California. Since Dec. 30, downtown Sacramento has measured more than 4 inches of rain. Many places in the foothills picked up 8 to 12…
Bomb cyclone-fueled storm and flooding expose California’s vulnerabilities | News & Community
The huge bomb cyclone-fueled storm unleashing California today – dumping more rain and snow across much of the already soaked state while whipping it with winds topping 70mph – sheds light some…
These are the best California weather stories of 2022
These are the best California weather stories of 2022 Updated: 3:41 PM PST December 26, 2022 Hide transcript View Transcript OUR METEOROLOGIST EXPLAINS YOU IN THIS WEEK’S FORECAST OUR FUTURE. HEATHER: SUSTAINED…