The National Weather Service (NWS) issued "life-threatening" flash flood warnings for parts of Southern California. Follow Newsweek live.

A sweeping flood watch stretching more than 800 miles along California’s coast and interior plains is in effect this week atmospheric rivers move through.

Floodwaters swept Shasta County on Sunday, killing at least one person. Forecasters warned that Central California would receive heavy rain later in the week.

Heavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death. Authorities say police in the city of Redding received numerous

An emphasis has been placed on burn scar areas that are more susceptible to flooding, mudslides and debris flows.

Heavy rain dropped visibility for drivers early Wednesday in Orange County, California, as a powerful storm with the potential for life-threatening flash flooding moved onshore.

A major storm is gearing up to deliver months’ worth of rain and powerful winds to Southern California — the most potent in a slew of atmospheric river-fueled storms aiming for the region this week.

Torrential ‌rains ​drenched Southern California on Wednesday, ‌unleashing widespread flash flooding as authorities urged motorists to stay ​off roads and residents living downslope of wildfire-scarred foothills and canyons to evacuate.