US: Scattered Thunderstorms Bring Heavy Rain to San Francisco Bay Area

A storm system brought isolated heavy rainfall and scattered thunderstorms to the San Francisco Bay Area on Tuesday, April 21.

US: Tornado Touches Down in Tehama County, Northern California

A tornado briefly touched down in Tehama County, Northern California, on Sunday, April 12, according to the National Weather Service. No damage or injuries were reported.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Large Hail to California’s Central Valley 2

Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of California's Central Valley on Friday, April 10. Severe thunderstorms were spotted across the region, and quarter- to ping pong-sized hail was reported.

US: Powerful Bomb Cyclone Continues to Batter Northeast With Record Snow

A powerful “bomb cyclone” continued to batter the northeastern United States on Monday, February 23, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and dumping up to 3 feet of snow in some states. It triggered states of emergency across several states and brought up to 19 inches of snow to parts of New York City, forcing the Boston Globe to suspend its print edition for the first time in its 153-year history.

US: Low-Pressure System Brings Rainy and Unsettled Weather to Bay Area

A low pressure system brought rainy, unsettled weather to the Bay Area on Tuesday, February 10.

RECAP: Northern California Flooding Kills One, Triggers Rescues and Evacuations

Heavy rain and repeated atmospheric rivers triggered widespread flooding across Northern California over the weekend, killing one person in Redding and prompting rescues and evacuations across the region. Rising rivers and overflowing creeks inundated communities, stranding vehicles and forcing swift-water rescues. In Placer County, emergency crews rescued a baby in a carrier and nine people after the South Yuba River overtook a home. Flooding also impacted Mendocino and Humboldt counties, where roads turned into rivers of muddy water and animals were left stranded. Authorities urged residents to avoid travel and warned motorists not to cross flooded roadways.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 4

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

US: Heavy Rain Triggers Deadly Flooding in Redding, California

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rain killed one person in Redding, California on Sunday, December 21, as repeated atmospheric rivers inundated Northern California. Flooded roads stranded vehicles, caused power outages, and prompted water rescues, while officials urged residents to avoid travel amid rapidly rising water levels and flood watches affecting millions statewide.

US: Storm Lashes Northern California With High Winds, Travel Disruptions

A powerful Pacific storm brought strong winds and heavy rain across Northern California and the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, November 5. Gusts reached up to around 90 mph in parts of Northern California, disrupting flights at San Francisco International Airport and prompting high wind warnings across coastal and mountain areas.

US: Rain, Hail, and Snow Return to Northern California 2

Northern California experienced another round of wet weather on Monday, March 17, featuring rain, hail, and snow.

US: Rain, Hail, and Snow Return to Northern California

Northern California experienced another round of wet weather on Monday, March 17, featuring rain, hail, and snow.

US: Stormy Weather Brings Heavy Rain And Strong Winds To Bay Area

An atmospheric river brought heavy rain and strong winds to the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast on Tuesday, February 4, prompting a flood watch in the areas.

US: Large Waves Batter California Coast

Large waves continued to pound the California coast on Thursday, December 26. The National Weather Service issued high surf advisories for large portions Northern California.

US: Extreme Wave Pounds Pacific Coast, Surfers Chase Massive Swells

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. This video captures a jet ski towing a surfer chasing big waves in Santa Cruz.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 3

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows huge swells rolling into the Santa Cruz Harbor, pushing and smashing boats.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 4

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 5

Dangerously high waves battered the northern California coastline, including Santa Cruz County, on Monday, December 23. Three people fell into the ocean, and a large section of the Santa Cruz Pier collapsed. Authorities reported minor injuries and promptly evacuated the wharf to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline 2

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety.

US: Santa Cruz Wharf Collapses As High Waves Batter Northern California Shoreline

Three people fell into the ocean as dangerously high waves battered the Santa Cruz County coastline on Monday, December 23, causing a large portion of the Santa Cruz Pier to collapse. Minor injuries were reported, and authorities evacuated the wharf immediately to ensure public safety. This video shows a boat capsized due to high waves in Santa Cruz Harbor.

US: Hazardous Surf And Flood Warnings Issued For California’s Bay Area

High tides and high waves struck the Bay Area in Northern California on Saturday, December 14. The National Weather Service warned of coastal flooding, heavy rainfall, and hazardous surf conditions.

US: M 7.0 Earthquake Hits Northern California, Prompting Tsunami Warning 2

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County, California, on Thursday, December 5, at 10:44 a.m. local time. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning, now discontinued, that extended along 500 miles (800 km) of the California and Oregon coasts after the quake.

US: M 7.0 Earthquake Hits Northern California, Prompting Tsunami Warning

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit near the town of Petrolia in Humboldt County, California, on Thursday, December 5, at 10:44 a.m. local time. The National Weather Service issued a tsunami warning, now discontinued, that extended along 500 miles (800 km) of the California and Oregon coasts after the quake.

US: Flash Flood Warning Issued As Atmospheric River Soaks California’s Bay Area

An atmospheric river continued to bring heavy rain to Northern California on Friday, November 22, prompting flash flood warnings for parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding To Northern California 2

An atmospheric river storm hit Northern California on Thursday, November 21, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Several schools in Sonoma County were closed on Friday due to severe weather.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Heavy Rain And Flooding To Northern California

An atmospheric river storm hit Northern California on Thursday, November 21, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding. Several schools in Sonoma County were closed on Friday due to severe weather.

US: Ominous Skies Over Fremont As Storm Slams Northern California

A video of ominous skies was captured around Fremont, in the Bay Area, on Wednesday, November 20, as an atmospheric river storm slammed Northern California.

US: Cold Front Brings Snow To California’s Sierra Nevada On Veterans Day

A cold front swept across Northern California on Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, bringing snow to the Sierra Nevada area. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the region.

US: Creek Fire Quickly Grows To 150 Acres In Sunol, California

The Creek Fire, a vegetation that broke out on Friday, July 26, at Welch Creek and Calaveras roads in Sunol, east of Fremont in California, quickly grew to 150 acres. Evacuation orders are in place around the area.

US: Sites Fire Grows Rapidly In Colusa County, Northern California 2

A fast-moving wildfire, the Sites Fire, raging in Colusa County, California, burned 10,000 acres on Tuesday, June 18. Evacuation orders were issued for residents of homes and ranches along several roads in the area, and a portion of Sites Lodoga Road was closed. The cause was under investigation.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued 2

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

US: Point Fire Rages In Sonoma County, Evacuation Orders Issued

The Point Fire, burning in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma, burned more than 1,100 acres as of Monday morning, June 17. Evacuation orders were issued, and hundreds of homes lost power.

US: Spring Storm System Brings May Snow To Northern California

A spring storm system brought cool temperatures and snow to parts of northern California on Saturday, May 4, the first weekend of this month. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for parts of the area.

Storm Kathleen Brings Strong Winds, High Waves To Ireland, UK Coasts 5

Storm Kathleen brought strong winds to Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of western England on Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7.