An atmospheric river sweeping through California has prompted the National Weather Service to issue flood watches for vast portions of the state, including the North Bay, North Coast, and Sacramento Valley.
Millions of residents are now facing heightened flood risk, as intensified storm activity threatens vulnerable communities with flash flooding and property damage.
Why It Matters
About 1.4 million Californians live in areas with a high likelihood of annual flooding, according to the California Department of Water Resources. These risks are escalating with more severe storms fueled by climate change, raising the stakes for infrastructure planning and emergency preparedness.
What To Know
The latest data from the National Weather Service issued warnings in several southern California areas.
The service said that there were flood warnings for the Apple and Lucerne Valleys, Coachella Valley, Riverside County Mountains, San Bernardino County Mountains, and San Diego County Deserts, along with the San Diego County Mountains and San Gorgonio Pass near Banning…