State water officials 'cautiously optimistic' that atmospheric river could improve drought conditions
Extreme rain is boosting California's snowpack. But the same storms are bringing flooding to other parts of the state.
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Extreme rain is boosting California's snowpack. But the same storms are bringing flooding to other parts of the state.
As a "bomb cyclone" descends on Northern California tonight, storms have already tested a region highly vulnerable to flooding. One report says the Central Valley needs $30 billion in improvements over 30 years.
To help keep people safe with more rain and potential flooding on the way, California water experts are stepping up their efforts.
California's snowpack is off to a good start, which shows promise for the water that will melt off of it and serve as a water supply resource. It's one of the best snowpacks in 40 years, but state water officials warn that could change.
People who rely on electricity for medical devices, people in flood-risk areas as well as unsheltered homeless people are at the greatest risk of harm, and emergency officials urged Sacramento residents to seek shelter or stay at home.