Coverage dated March 7, 2023 to March 14, 2023

Atmospheric river batters California with flooding rains, wind

Headline from Foxla, on the newest of 3 developments

Southern California was drenched by the latest storm, causing flooding and other damage across the region.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Mar 9, 2023
Atmospheric river floods California towns, brings rain, snow
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·
Mar 12, 2023
Another atmospheric river is coming for California, where neighborhoods already are flooded and hundreds are in shelters
Headline from KRDO ·
Mar 14, 2023Newest
Atmospheric river batters California with flooding rains, wind
Headline from Foxla ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

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Reports & sources

63 articles, oldest first.

The Guardian
Atmospheric river comes for California as experts warn it ‘could get really ugly’ (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 7, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
A combination of flash flooding, gusty winds and rain could bring more woes for state still recovering from heavy snowstorm
NPR
More rain and snow bound for California as back-to-back atmospheric rivers approach (opens NPR)
Published Mar 8, 2023
NPR's feed description
Forecasters say the result could be massive flooding and a potential for avalanches across stretches of the state.
CBS News
Intensifying atmospheric river eyeing snowbound regions of California, raising flooding fears (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 8, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The warm storm was raising concern about possible flooding from a likely rapid snowmelt of portions of the state's extraordinary snowpack.
Foxla
Atmospheric river timeline: California braces for more rain, flooding threats (opens Foxla)
Published Mar 8, 2023
Foxla's feed description
This warm atmospheric river event could result in significant flooding due to the rapid snowmelt, forecasters warn.
Newsweek
California's "atmospheric river" will flood these areas hardest (opens Newsweek)
Published Mar 8, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
More than 5 inches of rain is forecast in some areas of California, adding to the state's snowpack melt and threatening floods for millions.
WFMZ Allentown
New atmospheric river storm pushes into California (opens WFMZ Allentown)
Published Mar 9, 2023
WFMZ Allentown's feed description
The first in a new series of atmospheric rivers has pushed into California and forecasters warn that widespread heavy rain will raise the threat of flooding in a state still
EarthSky
Atmospheric river slams California. More expected (opens EarthSky)
Published Mar 9, 2023
NPR
Back-to-back atmospheric rivers are plowing through California (opens NPR)
Published Mar 9, 2023
NPR's feed description
California is expected to see a warmer, wetter storm through the weekend — posing a serious risk of flooding, particularly in central California.
CBS News
Another atmospheric river hits California with heavy rain and threat of major flooding (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 9, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Evacuation warnings were issued in advance of the storm for various foothill and mountain communities that are prone to flooding and mudslides.
NPR
California braces for atmospheric rivers which will likely cause more flooding (opens NPR)
Published Mar 9, 2023
NPR's feed description
Another atmospheric river arrives in California late Thursday — bringing with it warmer air, rain and a risk of flooding.
KESQ Palm Springs
Atmospheric river floods California towns, brings rain, snow (opens KESQ Palm Springs)
Published Mar 10, 2023
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
By MARTHA MENDOZA and OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (AP) — More than 9,000 California residents were under evacuation orders Friday as a new atmospheric river brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, swelling rivers and creeks and flooding several major highways an…
Local News 8
Another atmospheric river takes aim at a storm-battered California still dealing with flooding and damaged roadways (opens Local News 8)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Another atmospheric river is making its way toward storm-battered California, where residents are still contending with flooded roadways, collapsed bridges, overflowing rivers, inundated neighborhoods and a levee breach that forced hundreds to evacuate.
KTVU San Francisco
As atmospheric river exits, another awaits to hit California (opens KTVU San Francisco)
Published Mar 11, 2023
KTVU San Francisco's feed description
Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward and makes way for another onslaught of rain and snow — accompanied by strong gusts — that could yet again pummel the beleaguered region as soon as Monday nig…
Delaware Public Media
A waterlogged California is bracing for yet another atmospheric river (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Delaware Public Media's feed description
A new atmospheric rivers set to arrive as soon as Monday could worsen already severe flooding, as the extra rain and snowmelt threaten to overflow rivers and streams at lower elevations.
Los Angeles Times
Battered by destructive flooding, California braces for another atmospheric river storm (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
As officials assess flood damage in the Central Coast and Central Valley, more rain moves in. Southern California will see rain Tuesday and Wednesday.
CBS News
Next atmospheric river takes aim at Northern California; Heavy rain, gusty winds forecast (opens CBS News)
Published Mar 11, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Wet weather continued across huge swaths of Northern California Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding made way for another onslaught of rain and snow.
Insider
'River in the sky' forces thousands to evacuate as floods hit California, leaving 2 dead (opens Insider)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Insider's feed description
The atmospheric river over California has forced thousands to flee their home, but another is set to cause more disruption and danger.
Local News 8
15 million Californians are under flood watches as another atmospheric river takes aim at a storm-battered state (opens Local News 8)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Nouran Salahieh and Holly Yan, CNN Another round of storms is heading to flood-ravaged California, where residents are still grappling with impassable roads, overflowing rivers, inundated neighborhoods and a levee breach that forced hundreds to evacuate.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
As atmospheric river exits, a new storm threatens California (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Mar 11, 2023
Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description
Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward, while a new storm threatened another onslaught of rain, snow and gusting winds as soon as Monday.
NBC News
As atmospheric river exits, another onslaught of rain and snow awaits to hit California (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 11, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The National Weather Service said the next torrent could exacerbate the severe flooding that overwhelmed the area in the past few days
PBS NewsHour
PHOTOS: Atmospheric river leaves California inundated, with another in the forecast (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Mar 11, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward and makes way for another onslaught of rain and snow — accompanied by strong gusts — that could yet again pummel the beleaguered region as soon as Monday nig…
KRDO
Another atmospheric river is coming for California, where neighborhoods already are flooded and hundreds are in shelters (opens KRDO)
Published Mar 12, 2023
KRDO's feed description
By Nouran Salahieh, CNN Still reeling from storms that inundated neighborhoods, forced rescues and damaged roads, storm-battered California is bracing for another atmospheric river that threatens even more flooding Monday.
New York Times
California Braces for Another ‘Significant’ Atmospheric River (opens New York Times)
Published Mar 12, 2023
New York Times's feed description
More widespread heavy rain is on the way, only a few days after an earlier atmospheric river ended and some of its flooding began to recede.
NPR
California, hit by a 2nd atmospheric river, is bracing for floods again (opens NPR)
Published Mar 12, 2023
NPR's feed description
Intense rainfall and snow is expected to fall on the state through Wednesday after grueling weather last week.
The Guardian
More ‘atmospheric river’ storms to sweep across California after days of rain and floods (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 12, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Since Christmas the state has faced an exceptionally wet winter after being plagued far more by drought in recent years

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