An atmospheric river unleashed torrential rain across many states last week, causing billions of dollars in economic impact.

At least 18 people have died after torrential rain caused significant flooding across several states in the Midwest and South ...

WHAT IS AN ATMOSPHERIC RIVER? It starts when a large amount of water vapor from tropical oceans is carried by a jet stream ...

A new study reveals how an atmospheric river led to more devastation after two earthquakes hit Türkiye and Syria, highlighting the need for better risk assessment models.

Atmospheric rivers are more common during the winter months, but officials are warning people not to let their guard down.

Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage. Here's an ...

A river of rain nearing the country is “one of the more promising” wet weather systems seen in a while, but is unlikely to be ...

In fact, they can provide much-needed rain or snow. Atmospheric rivers can carry up to 15 times the volume of the Mississippi River, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The extreme flooding across parts of the South and Midwest was caused by a stalled storm system that hovered over the same ...