Page 3 - Debris Flows News Today

When rainstorms like this week’s powerful atmospheric river hit California, the earth begins to move. Water rushing down mountains and hills picks up soil and vegetation, as well as boulders, trees and cars that can become battering rams. Commonly called mudslides, these dangerous torrents are usually referred to by geologists and first responders as debris flows, which the U.S. Geological Survey describes as fast-moving landslides capable of exceeding 35 mph (56 kph).

Rainfall has already smashed records across Southern California. Yet further precipitation could last through late Wednesday.

The dangerous, intense storm will move into Southern California this weekend, lingering for days and bringing the potential for widespread flooding, power outages, downed trees and debris flows.

Road Near Newport Buckles, Crews Now Working on Oregon Coast Highway Thats Still Shifting - It recently buckled severely about milepost 133

Crews with the Washington State Department of Transportation have finished several projects to stop debris from flowing onto the Highway after the 2022 Bolt Creek Fire.

A big storm will swing in from the Pacific Ocean and could bring a month's worth of rain through the end of the week that could top what Hilary delivered along the coast of Southern California. Enough rain will fall to lead to major travel problems due to flash flooding and debris flows from the California coast to portions of Arizona, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. A big storm swinging in from the Pacific Ocean could bring a month's worth of rain through the end of the week and lead...

“We’re not waiting,” said San Luis Obispo’s sustainability and natural resources official. “We’re taking action now.”

The nets are designed to help prevent a repeat of the 2018 deluge that killed 23 people.

It's the snow on Mt. Rainier that makes the volcano stand out from far distances, but some people are noticing that the mountain is gradually losing snow.

A "bomb" cyclone spinning offshore in the Pacific Northwest has ushered in a pattern of heavy rain and gusty winds this week, resulting in unusually active weather for this time of year.