In fact, atmospheric rivers cause an average of $1 billion of damage per year in the West, according to the report, published this week in the journal Science Advances — although the average ...

And when several sweep ashore in a matter of days or weeks, as has been happening this season, the potential damage is multiplied. Atmospheric river storms get their name from their long, ...

Atmospheric rivers occur frequently around the globe, but they cause 80% of flood damage at an average estimated cost of $1.1-billion annually on the West Coast of the U.S.

An atmospheric river is a weather feature that can be beneficial and crucial, ... Atmospheric rivers are the main perpetrators of flood damage in the western U.S., a 2019 study concluded.

WHAT IS A NOR'EASTER? Storms can batter East Coast with snow, impact millions of people Some atmospheric rivers can stretch as far as 5,000 miles, all the way from Asia. Though beneficial for ...

California's atmospheric river damage estimate could exceed $10B expand A view of damaged house during mudslides in Studio City, as atmospheric river storms hit Los Angeles on Feb. 6.

Caution tape blocks access to the swinging bridge at the Eno River State Park Fews Ford Access after it sustained damage ...

In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why.

November’s atmospheric river caused over $2.6 million in estimated damages across Sonoma County. The estimated cost of road repair and debris removal make up the bulk of the damage figure.

The plane would remain high above the storm, while the atmospheric river, shrouded in clouds, churned away at an altitude of about 10,000 feet. “It’s well below us. But we’ve got the tools ...

The term “atmospheric river” is heard most often during heavy rain events that typically lead to flooding, but this weather phenomenon is so much more than that. Here’s what you should know ...