California Braces for Severe Flooding and Travel Disruptions

Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in California, with more rain expected to come. Torrential downpours have led to evacuations, road closures, and submerged structures in various areas. The storm system is slowly drifting towards the coast, bringing the potential for flash flooding and rainfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour. Several tornado warnings have been issued, and significant snowfall has been reported in the Sierra Nevada. The threat of flooding remains, especially in areas from Oxnard to Santa Clara. Showers and storms are expected to continue before a drier period, followed by more rain next week.