RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Workers prepare for another upcoming winter storm in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Heavy Rain Storms in California Leave Three Dead

Workers prepare for another upcoming winter storm in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, the United States, December 25, 2025. Powerful winter storms have left at least four people dead and caused widespread damage across the U.S. state of California over the Christmas holiday week. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinha/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spain: Hail and Heavy Rain Hit Malaga’s Axarquía Region on Christmas Eve

On December 24 (Christmas Eve), a storm bringing heavy rain and hail struck the Axarquía region of Málaga province in southern Spain. In several coastal and inland towns, the ground and even the beaches were covered in white, and a waterspout was also sighted offshore near Chilches. Authorities issued an amber warning for heavy rain and activated an emergency flood prevention plan. Traffic was disrupted on the A-7 motorway due to poor visibility and slippery road conditions, with some sections closed. Reports included localized flooding of homes and roads, as well as minor collisions, but no major damage has been confirmed so far.

US: Winter Storm Brings Snow to Maine on Christmas Eve

A winter storm brought heavy snowfall to Maine from Tuesday evening, December 23, into Wednesday morning, December 24, raising the likelihood of a white Christmas.

US: Thanksgiving Winter Storm Brings Snow and Cold to Twin Cities

A winter storm swept through Minnesota, bringing snow, slick roads and cold temperatures to Twin Cities over Thanksgiving weekend.

US: Black Friday Lines Wrap Store Despite Frigid Temperatures in Iowa

Although a winter storm brought low temperatures to Iowa, shoppers wrapped around the store in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for Black Friday sale.

US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio 3

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Ohio Thanksgiving weekend, causing poor visibility.

US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio 2

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Northeast Ohio on Thanksgiving, November 27, causing poor visibility. This video shows the blizzard condition in Youngstown, Mahoning County, on Wednesday, November 26.

US: Thanksgiving Snow Hits Ohio

Heavy lake-effect snow hit parts of Northeast Ohio on Thanksgiving, November 27, causing poor visibility. This video shows reduced visibility on Interstate 271 near Bedford.

US: Massive Shelf Cloud Caught on Time-Lapse Video Over Orland Park, Illinois

Severe thunderstorms swept through Chicago on Wednesday, July 16, bringing wind gusts up to 67 mph. The storm caused damage, including downed trees, power outages, and flight disruptions. This video captures a massive shelf cloud looming over the sky in Orland Park.

US: Memorial Day Weekend Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Hail in Colorado 3

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Colorado, including the Denver metro area, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, bringing heavy rain and intense hail on Saturday, May 24.

US: Memorial Day Weekend Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Hail in Colorado

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Colorado, including the Denver metro area, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, bringing heavy rain and intense hail on Saturday, May 24.

US: Memorial Day Weekend Storms Unleash Heavy Rain and Hail in Colorado 2

Severe thunderstorms swept through parts of Colorado, including the Denver metro area, over the Memorial Day holiday weekend, bringing heavy rain and intense hail on Saturday, May 24.

US: Severe Storms Slam D.C. Area On New Year’s Eve 2

Severe storm brought strong gusts, rain, and hail to Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland on New Year's Eve, December 31. A tornado warning was also issued for parts of Prince George's County, Maryland.

US: Severe Storms Slam D.C. Area On New Year’s Eve

Severe storm brought strong gusts, rain, and hail to Washington, D.C. and parts of Maryland on New Year's Eve, December 31. A tornado warning was also issued for parts of Prince George's County, Maryland.

US: Parts Of Colorado See White Christmas

Parts of Colorado saw snow on Wednesday, December 25.

US: Hail Pelts North Texas Day After Christmas

North Texas has been experiencing a streak of bad weather during the holiday season. In Plano, hail was observed on Thursday, December 26.

Canada: Wind Storm Hits Southern British Columbia On Christmas Day

A windstorm slammed into the southwest coast of British Columbia on Christmas Day, December 25, causing widespread ferry cancellations and power outages.

US: Hail Pelts Houston Area On Christmas Eve

Houston and surrounding areas saw hail on Tuesday, December 24 as a severe thunderstorm swept through.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter 3

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter 2

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: New York City Sees First Measurable Snow On First Day Of Winter

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. In New York City, light snow began falling on Friday, marking the first measurable snow on Saturday, the first day of winter.

US: Snow Hits Northeast As Winter Weather Sweeps In Before Christmas 3

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. This video shows a snow-covered road in Newton, New Jersey.

US: Snow Hits Northeast As Winter Weather Sweeps In Before Christmas 2

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. This video shows houses in Chili, New York, brightly decorated with Christmas lights in the snow.

US: Snow Hits Northeast As Winter Weather Sweeps In Before Christmas

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. This video shows a snow-covered road in Shamong, New Jersey.

US: Boston Covered In Snow Ahead Of Holiday Weekend

Winter weather brought snow to the U.S. Northeast on Friday, December 20. Delays were reported at several airports in the region. This video shows snow-covered roads in Boston

US: Lake-Effect Snow Prompts State Of Emergency Declarations In Northeast Ohio

Lake-effect snow buried northern parts of the U.S. over the weekend, bringing below-freezing temperatures. Much of Ohio experienced several inches of snowfall, leading to snow warnings across the region. Following a severe winter storm on Sunday, December 1, a state of emergency was declared in several northeastern counties.

US: Thanksgiving Snow Blankets Parts Of Northeast States

Heavy snow blanked parts of US Northeast on Thanksgiving Day, November 28.

India: Severe Flooding Hits Tamil Nadu, Flights Canceled And Schools Shut Down 4

Heavy downpours led to widespread flooding across Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, October 15. The government declared a public holiday for schools, colleges, and government offices in Chennai and the neighboring districts of Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu for Wednesday.

US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 3

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.

US: Derecho Pummels Kansas With Damaging Winds And Hail 4

Powerful storms blasted Kansas on Sunday, May 19, bringing damaging winds, large hail, and possible tornadoes. A derecho produced the storms that prompted tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings and left a trail of damage such as downed trees, blocked roads and widespread power outages in parts of the state. This dashcam video shows a huge shelf cloud approaching Dickinson County.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend 6

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend 5

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend 4

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend 3

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

UK: Storm Nelson – Heavy Snow Hits Devon Ahead Of Easter Weekend 2

Devon saw heavy snow on Wednesday night, March 27, as Storm Nelson arrived in the southern English coast of the UK. Other parts of Britain were hit with strong winds and rains and a yellow warning for snow was issued for Wales.

US: Minnesota Sees Biggest Snowfall Of Season After Record Warm Winter Weather 3

The largest snow storm of the season blanketed parts of Minnesota on Valentine's Day after the record longest warm streak that had continued since January. Some areas in the southern Twin Cities metro area, such as Shakopee and Victoria, had more than 7 inches of snow.

US: Minnesota Sees Biggest Snowfall Of Season After Record Warm Winter Weather 2

The largest snow storm of the season blanketed parts of Minnesota on Valentine's Day after the record longest warm streak that had continued since January. Some areas in the southern Twin Cities metro area, such as Shakopee and Victoria, had more than 7 inches of snow.

US: Minnesota Sees Biggest Snowfall Of Season After Record Warm Winter Weather

The largest snow storm of the season blanketed parts of Minnesota on Valentine's Day after the record longest warm streak that had continued since January. Some areas in southern Twin Cities metro area such as Shakopee and Victoria had more then 7 inches of snow.

China: Good Samaritans Bring Warmth And Food To Stranded Drivers Amid Snowstorm

In a video recorded on February 4, 2024, in Jinzhai, Lu’An, Anhui, heavy snowfall caused a massive traffic jam on the highway, leaving many drivers stranded for over a day without food. During this challenging time, kind-hearted local villagers climbed up the snowy slope to reach the stranded drivers, bringing them hot water and instant noodles to provide warmth and sustenance. Their selfless generosity brought relief and comfort to those stuck on the road. The video owner mentioned that one of the Samaritans said his son and daughter-in-law would come back for the Chinese New Year, and he didn’t know if they could under these difficult conditions. He should have felt the same so he also helped those stuck on the highway rush home for the holiday.