City of San Jose proclaims state of emergency ahead of storm's arrival, evacuation orders for the unhoused
The City of San Jose declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday's atmospheric river weather event.
The City of San Jose declared a state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Wednesday's atmospheric river weather event.
San Francisco residents prepare for strong winds and rain
Residents in San Francisco gathered sandbags to help prepare for another round of strong wind and rain starting on Wednesday afternoon.
Residents in San Francisco gathered sandbags to help prepare for another round of strong wind and rain starting on Wednesday afternoon.
California snowpack nearly 175% of average but state not out of drought yet
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. Snow surveyors at Phillips Station in El Dorado County recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches.
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet. The good news is that statewide, the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date and California is expected to see continued rain and snow over the next seven days. Snow surveyors at Phillips Station in El Dorado County recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches.
Don't get caught off guard in the Bay Area's next 'brutal' storm
Since Christmas, Bay Area basements have flooded, cars have been submerged and the power shut off in homes across the rain-soaked region.
Since Christmas, Bay Area basements have flooded, cars have been submerged and the power shut off in homes across the rain-soaked region.
Residents of Oakland complex remain displaced after storm floods garage, leaving cars inundated
Frustrated residents of an Oakland apartment complex remained evacuated from their homes on Tuesday, after the massive storm over the weekend flooded out their building’s garage, leaving tenants not only displaced but many unable to access their vehicles for days.
Frustrated residents of an Oakland apartment complex remained evacuated from their homes on Tuesday, after the massive storm over the weekend flooded out their building’s garage, leaving tenants not only displaced but many unable to access their vehicles for days.
California snowpack nearly 175% of average but state not out of drought yet
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet.
After several years of drought, California's snowpack was well above normal on Tuesday, but still, water officials warned that the state is not out of the woods just yet.
Fresh snow falls in Napa County
Fresh snow fell Monday night on Highway 29 in Napa County.
Fresh snow fell Monday night on Highway 29 in Napa County.
Wildest weather videos from California's series of storms
The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.
The weather has been wet and treacherous in California since after Christmas. We've compiled some of the wildest videos to reflect the storms.
Jeremy Renner in ICU after snow plow accident
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.
Jeremy Renner suffered blunt chest trauma and orthopedic injuries in a snow plow accident in Reno, Nevada, on Sunday, a representative for the actor said Monday, and remains in critical but stable condition after undergoing surgery.
SUV nosedives into Daly City sinkhole
Crews in Daly City on Tuesday morning were working to get an SUV out of a sinkhole in the middle of a neighborhood after the vehicle nosedived into the parting roadway in the pounding rains.
Crews in Daly City on Tuesday morning were working to get an SUV out of a sinkhole in the middle of a neighborhood after the vehicle nosedived into the parting roadway in the pounding rains.
California crews rescue disabled man, wife from floods
As rains and floods swirled in Sacramento County, firefighting crews in El Grove used a boat to rescue a disabled man and his wife out of their home after it became completely surrounded by rain water.
As rains and floods swirled in Sacramento County, firefighting crews in El Grove used a boat to rescue a disabled man and his wife out of their home after it became completely surrounded by rain water.
Flood, high wind watch
Steve Paulson says the next big storm is coming Wednesday through Thursday with flood and high wind watches.
Steve Paulson says the next big storm is coming Wednesday through Thursday with flood and high wind watches.
Sandbags in short supply as Bay Area prepares for next round of storms and flooding
Across the Bay Area, many homeowners and business owners are scrambling to find sandbags as another round of storms threatens to bring more rain and flooding.
Across the Bay Area, many homeowners and business owners are scrambling to find sandbags as another round of storms threatens to bring more rain and flooding.
Power outages persist across Bay Area, Danville residents frustrated over flooding
It has already been a nightmare start to the new year for some Danville residents. The neighborhood in the area of Brookside Drive flooded during Saturday’s historic rains, damaging homes and leaving the streets covered in thick mud.
It has already been a nightmare start to the new year for some Danville residents. The neighborhood in the area of Brookside Drive flooded during Saturday’s historic rains, damaging homes and leaving the streets covered in thick mud.
Felton Grove residents bracing for major mud cleanup after this week's rainstorms
Residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains held a community meeting Monday night to discuss emergency response plans for this week's storms.
Residents in the Santa Cruz Mountains held a community meeting Monday night to discuss emergency response plans for this week's storms.
Weekend storm sets stage for more destruction as next wet wave hits Wednesday
The Bay Area was walloped by a storm over the weekend that produced mudslides and flooding, setting the stage for even more destruction. The storm approaching Wednesday is big and powerful in its own right.
The Bay Area was walloped by a storm over the weekend that produced mudslides and flooding, setting the stage for even more destruction. The storm approaching Wednesday is big and powerful in its own right.
Here's what to expect with catastrophic storm headed for Bay Area
As the Bay Area surveys the damage from last week's rain, another storm brews in the background. The next round will bring strong winds, increasing the risk of downed trees and power outages.
As the Bay Area surveys the damage from last week's rain, another storm brews in the background. The next round will bring strong winds, increasing the risk of downed trees and power outages.
A strong, historic rain storm is headed toward the Bay Area
Historic rain fall is on the way to the Bay Area. The most rain is expected Wednesday into Thursday. By Monday morning San Francisco could total 5.5 inches of rain and San Jose could receive up to 7.5 inches.
Historic rain fall is on the way to the Bay Area. The most rain is expected Wednesday into Thursday. By Monday morning San Francisco could total 5.5 inches of rain and San Jose could receive up to 7.5 inches.
Bay Area health officer offers tips when returning to flooded areas
San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow warned residents Sunday that floodwater poses health and safety risks for those returning to flooded areas.
San Mateo County Health Officer Dr. Scott Morrow warned residents Sunday that floodwater poses health and safety risks for those returning to flooded areas.
Video: 5.4 earthquake rocks California coast New Year's Day
Home security video showed the violent shaking during the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck New Year's Day near Rio Dell.
Home security video showed the violent shaking during the magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck New Year's Day near Rio Dell.