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7 California faults that could produce among the most devastating earthquakes
Impact: The 1933 earthquake was Southern California’s deadliest in the modern record, leaving nearly 120 dead and causing $40 ...
UPDATE: Coastal flood advisory issued for Northern California until 1 a.m. Tuesday
The NWS San Francisco CA issued an updated coastal flood advisory at 7:09 a.m. on Monday valid from 8 p.m. until Tuesday 1 ...
Nearly two-thirds of California is ‘abnormally dry.’ See where impacts are worst
Hot weather and dry conditions have led to “elevated” wildfire threats across the state, the U.S. Drought Monitor said.
Orange County Register21d
Thunderstorms trigger lightning, hail and flood warnings around Southern California
Booming thunderstorms, lightning strikes, bursts of heavy rain and even pea-sized hail hit parts of Southern California on Tuesday afternoon, prompting flash flood warnings around the region and ...
Houston Chronicle7d
Thinking of buying a home in a Houston floodplain? Ask these 8 questions to protect your investment
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has repeatedly delayed releasing Harris County’s updated flood maps, leaving much of the existing floodplain information outdated. Real estate listings do ...
Los Angeles Times20d
LA Times Today: Monster earthquake could sink swath of California, dramatically heightening flood risk, study says
California gets less than five earthquakes a year with a magnitude of 5.5 or higher, which are large enough to cause moderate damage to structures. But a new study found a long-feared, deadly ...
Newsweek26d
Map Shows Where California Residents Have Been Warned Not to Go Outside
A map issued by NWS Sacramento highlights areas of concern due to dangerous heat. National Weather Service In central California, including the cities of Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare ...