"California's Latest Atmospheric River Brings Record Rainfall and Widespread Damage"

California is hit by another atmospheric river, causing heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and historic snowfall across the state. Thousands of people are under evacuation orders, and dozens of flood warnings and advisories have been issued. The National Weather Service warns of potentially "catastrophic" flooding from this storm, and heavy precipitation is expected to continue. Climate change is intensifying these events, yielding sharper swings between precipitation feasts and famine in California.