2 saved from top of truck amid flooding, heavy storms in the Bay Area
California has put all of these Swiftwater rescue teams on standby. Officials found two people standing on top of a gray pickup truck that was surrounded by rushing water. Their vehicle started getting filled with water that was flowing and ended up being in a riverbed. Oakland firefighters rolled out long ladders and ran support groups for safety, with one being used as a temporary bridge.
California has put all of these Swiftwater rescue teams on standby. Officials found two people standing on top of a gray pickup truck that was surrounded by rushing water. Their vehicle started getting filled with water that was flowing and ended up being in a riverbed. Oakland firefighters rolled out long ladders and ran support groups for safety, with one being used as a temporary bridge.
Deceased woman found in submerged car, Sonoma sheriff says
The body of a 43-year-old woman was found in a car submerged in floodwaters in Forestville on Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County sheriff's office said.
The body of a 43-year-old woman was found in a car submerged in floodwaters in Forestville on Wednesday morning, the Sonoma County sheriff's office said.
Nearly 100 California state parks closed because of storms
Nearly 100 California state parks are closed or partially closed because of the state's relentless storms, which have wreaked havoc since the day after Christmas.
Nearly 100 California state parks are closed or partially closed because of the state's relentless storms, which have wreaked havoc since the day after Christmas.
Search for 5-year-old boy swept away in California flood waters turns up one Nike
It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.
It's been two days since a 5-year-old California boy was swept away by raging floodwaters. Rescue crews aren't giving up on the search for him and on Wednesday went out again when the visibility and weather conditions improved.
Golden Globes: 'Yellowstone' star Kevin Costner says he had to miss ceremony due to flooding after LA storms
Kevin Costner has been nominated for seven Golden Globes over his decades-long career.
Kevin Costner has been nominated for seven Golden Globes over his decades-long career.
Firefighters rescue mother giving birth in the middle of flooded California riverbed
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
The storm that began Monday dumped more than a foot (30 centimeters) of rain at higher elevations in central and Southern California and buried Sierra Nevada ski resorts in more than 5 feet (1.5 meters) of snow.
Then came the hail: Bay Area beholds yet another weather spectacle
The wind and rain turned icy in San Francisco Tuesday and across much of the East Bay. People sent their videos, which captured a quick moving hail storm that left pellet sized ice on the ground.
The wind and rain turned icy in San Francisco Tuesday and across much of the East Bay. People sent their videos, which captured a quick moving hail storm that left pellet sized ice on the ground.
Dramatic photo shows lightning strike Sutro Tower during Bay Area's thunderstorms
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
The severe weather to slam the Bay Area in recent weeks have resulted in torrential rains, flooding, mudslides, and powerful lashing winds that have knocked out power and brought down once-towering trees. On Tuesday, there was also hail, thunder, and lightning.
Tower collapses in San Jose after being hit by tree, thousands without power
The transmission tower was mangled and twisted after wind and rain brought down a large Eucalyptus tree nearby, destroying the tower. PG&E says the amount of water in the ground weakened the tree’s foundation making it easier to topple.
The transmission tower was mangled and twisted after wind and rain brought down a large Eucalyptus tree nearby, destroying the tower. PG&E says the amount of water in the ground weakened the tree’s foundation making it easier to topple.
California reservoirs filling quickly from storms
The heavy rains and abundant snowfall in California in recent weeks have many people wondering what impact the storms have had on the state's reservoirs and severe drought.
The heavy rains and abundant snowfall in California in recent weeks have many people wondering what impact the storms have had on the state's reservoirs and severe drought.
Road's collapse cuts off some Corralitos residents from rest of county
Road's collapse cuts off residents from rest of town in Santa Cruz County.
Road's collapse cuts off residents from rest of town in Santa Cruz County.
In pictures: Destruction from storms lashing Bay Area
The Bay Area was hit with more turbulent weather this week as heavy rain and damaging winds swept across the region, preceding another series of incoming storms and raising the potential for more road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides on soils already saturated after days of rain.
The Bay Area was hit with more turbulent weather this week as heavy rain and damaging winds swept across the region, preceding another series of incoming storms and raising the potential for more road flooding, rising rivers and mudslides on soils already saturated after days of rain.
The blessing Roberta Gonzales said in her driveway may have saved her from a big rig roll-over in Oakland
Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales returned to her driveway to say a blessing for her family on the day a semi-truck driver overturned in front of her. She believes it saved her from harm.
Meteorologist Roberta Gonzales returned to her driveway to say a blessing for her family on the day a semi-truck driver overturned in front of her. She believes it saved her from harm.
'We're not done yet:' Thunderstorms rumble through in Bay Area
Tuesday's Bay Area weather might include thunderstorms, hail and funnel clouds.
Tuesday's Bay Area weather might include thunderstorms, hail and funnel clouds.
How to maintain tree safety during California's unrelenting storms
As California's unrelenting storms pummel their way through the state, there are too many toppled trees to count, wreaking havoc for homeowners and blocking safe passage for drivers.
As California's unrelenting storms pummel their way through the state, there are too many toppled trees to count, wreaking havoc for homeowners and blocking safe passage for drivers.
Watch: California golfers flee '45-foot' waves crashing onto Pebble Beach course
Golfers were sent scrambling for safety as massive waves overtook an ocean-front golf course during one of a series of atmospheric rivers to slam into California in recent weeks.
Golfers were sent scrambling for safety as massive waves overtook an ocean-front golf course during one of a series of atmospheric rivers to slam into California in recent weeks.
Thousands without power in Bay Area; San Jose hard hit
Downed trees and downed power lines took out power for nearly 100,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area at its peak Tuesday morning, with residents in the South Bay comprising nearly half of those outages.
Downed trees and downed power lines took out power for nearly 100,000 PG&E customers in the Bay Area at its peak Tuesday morning, with residents in the South Bay comprising nearly half of those outages.
5-year-old boy swept away in California floodwaters
As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast.
As another powerful storm walloped California, a 5-year-old boy was swept away by floodwaters Monday on the state’s central coast.
Highway 84 from Fremont to Sunol closed indefinitely as storm cleanup continues
The swollen Alameda Creek rushed through Niles Canyon Monday. The area remains at risk of flooding and more landslides, following a series of storms that pummeled the area.
The swollen Alameda Creek rushed through Niles Canyon Monday. The area remains at risk of flooding and more landslides, following a series of storms that pummeled the area.
Dangerous winds, lightning likely in Napa County
High winds expected overnight bring the threat of more downed trees and power outages.
High winds expected overnight bring the threat of more downed trees and power outages.