Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act with Reps. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), ...

Rep. George Whitesides (D-Agua Dulce) has introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act with Reps. Jay Obernolte ...

A major thunderstorm like the one that produced devastating flash flooding in Texas over the holiday weekend is not likely in most of California, but climate scientists say that if the perfect weather ...

The flood disaster in Texas claimed dozens of lives. Extreme floods also bring dangers in parts of California, although ...

Another atmospheric river arrives in California late Thursday — bringing with it warmer air, rain and a risk of flooding. California braces for atmospheric rivers which will likely cause more ...

To many, atmospheric rivers are a West Coast phenomenon. But they’re also responsible for devastating storms that can hit the Central and Eastern U.S. By Amy Graff Amy Graff is a reporter on The ...

Clarke Knight studies just how far back in history, massive atmospheric river storms wreaked havoc on California. As she reviewed her recent findings on a computer at her then-home in Menlo Park, the ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says an "atmospheric river" event is set to hit Florida and other parts of the Southeast. The weather event typically occurs in the West.