Archive · 27 Dec 2025
California Faces Severe Storms, Flooding
California is experiencing a lot of rain and strong winds, which is causing floods and making travel difficult.
The storms are so strong that some areas have been ordered to evacuate, and many homes and businesses have lost power.
The rain is especially bad in places that had big fires last year because the ground can't absorb the water well, making landslides and mudslides more likely.
In the mountains, there is a lot of snow, which is also causing problems for travelers.
The storms started earlier this week and have caused some deaths.
The rain is expected to slow down later today.
California is experiencing heavy rain, flash floods, strong winds, and thunderstorms, with evacuation orders extended in Los Angeles County.
More than 50,000 homes and businesses are without power, mostly in Northern California.
The storms are causing significant travel disruptions, including flight delays and road closures due to flooding and mudslides.
Areas previously affected by wildfires are at higher risk for landslides and mudslides due to hydrophobic soil.
Mountain areas are receiving significant snowfall, with warnings of dangerous travel conditions and road closures.
- Who
- Residents and authorities in California, especially Los Angeles County
- What
- Heavy rain, flash floods, strong winds, thunderstorms, and atmospheric rivers
- When
- Friday, with conditions expected to ease by later in the day
- Where
- From Oxnard to Los Angeles, including Malibu to West Hollywood, Northern California, Southern California, and mountain areas
- Why
- A series of storms, including atmospheric rivers, bringing heavy precipitation and severe weather conditions
- Location
- Oxnard to Los Angeles, Malibu to West Hollywood, Northern California, Southern California, San Gabriel Mountains, Sierra Nevadas, Wrightwood, Mammoth Mountain, Heavenly Lake Tahoe, Downtown Los Angeles
- Type of Storm
- Heavy rain, flash floods, strong winds, thunderstorms, atmospheric rivers
- Potential Hazards
- Flash floods, landslides, mudslides, power outages, road closures, travel disruptions
- Current Status
- Evacuation orders extended, flash flood warnings issued, power outages, road closures
- Additional Information
- Heavy precipitation, historic rain, impact on areas affected by wildfires, significant snowfall in mountain areas
