• Four dead across U.S. West Coast as atmospheric river brings record rains and 20 landslides in California

    ByRishav Kothari

    The strongest atmospheric river of the season, driven by a bomb cyclone with a central pressure of 945 hPa, ravaged the U.S. West Coast on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, bringing unprecedented rainfall, flooding, and wind damage. Northern California bore the brunt of the storm, with 543.4 mm (21.39 inches) of rain recorded in Sonoma County and widespread flooding that stranded hundreds. Meanwhile, fierce winds of up to 206 km/h (128 mph) toppled trees and left communities without power.

  • Atmospheric river may stall, causing long-duration moderate to heavy rain over parts of Oregon

    ByRishav Kothari

    The National Weather Service (NWS) in Medford, Oregon, is warning residents that the incoming atmospheric river could stall across the region, leading to a prolonged period of moderate to heavy rainfall. The highest amounts are expected in Curry County, with a potential threat that the Coquille River at Coquille could reach a minor flood stage.

  • Strong atmospheric river drops record rainfall in the Pacific Northwest, U.S.

    ByTW

    A powerful atmospheric river has brought record-breaking rainfall to Washington and Oregon, causing widespread flooding and two fatalities as of December 5. The National Weather Service forecasts the storms to continue until December 7. Notable impacts include record river levels, such as the Stillaguamish River reaching a historic 6.50 m (21.34 feet), and extensive property damage across both states.

  • Oregon facing one of its hottest five-day stretches on record, U.S.

    ByTeo Blašković

    There is high confidence in a dangerous heat wave in the Pacific Northwest, with locations in the interior valleys and lower elevations of western Oregon facing one of their hottest five-day stretches on record (by average temperature), with above 38 °C (100 °F) highs likely.