Disaster aid approved for seven states, others wait for a decision

Federal disaster relief is starting to flow as the White House approves major disaster declarations for seven states, yet multiple other regions remain in limbo after a series of severe storms and floods dating back to last year.

Tornado touches down in Northern California

A tornado briefly touched down in a rural area of Tehama County on Sunday afternoon, according to weather officials and social media reports.

Santa Rosa tree explodes after lightning strike

The cleanup continues in a North Bay neighborhood after lightning struck a redwood tree overnight, splintering the top half of the tree into dozens of pieces that went flying. 

Sea level rise proposal for Highway 101 in Marin County

Some of the most vulnerable public assets to sea level rise are ocean side and bay side roads and transit. A plan looking at the next quarter-century confirms that whatever we do will be expensive, but not as expensive as doing nothing at all. 

Catastrophic flooding in Hawaii sparks grassroots relief

Hawaii is experiencing some of its worst flooding in more than 20 years, leaving thousands without power and sweeping several homes off their foundations, authorities said.

Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow

Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.

Watch: Pilot lands helicopter on flooded vehicle, saving men and dog

A daring helicopter rescue saved two men and their dog stranded on a flooded vehicle in Australia’s Northern Territory as dangerous storms triggered major flood warnings.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Marin County flood control projects suspended

In early January, Marin County had multiple low-lying area floods. Though it's not the first time, Marin is becoming an early model for what will impact other bay side and seaside communities as sea level rises, flooding other areas.

Rapid Tahoe warmup could accelerate snowmelt, raise flood concerns

After last week’s record snowfall, the greater Lake Tahoe area and the avalanche danger are still in effect, meaning residents should be wary of flooding as rapid warming moves into the Greater Lake Tahoe region.

Guerneville house could collapse onto the road and other homes

This single, unoccupied home hangs precariously to a steep hillside, which it has done since Monday morning. There was a retaining wall and a parking spot construction going on at the time just below the home, as well as some tree removals.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors

Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.

Lake Tahoe avalanche: 8 backcountry skiers dead, 1 still missing

Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said in addition to those who died, there were six people rescued, whose ages range from 30 to 55.

9 people missing in Tahoe avalanche, sheriff's officials say

Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say. 

Bay Area storm timeline: Coldest system of the season sweeps through

A dynamic weather system rolled through the Bay Area this week, bringing heavy rain, a potent cold front, and thunderstorms to the region. 

Live updates: Rain pummels Bay Area, bringing downed trees and power outages

Rain has arrived in the Bay Area, marking the coldest storm of the season. Here are the latest weather updates around the region, and how long the storm is sticking around.