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 *California Flood: A State of Emergency Declared*


A powerful atmospheric river brought "potentially historic" flood threats to California, prompting Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency in eight counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura. The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash floods, mudslides, and power outages.


*The Devastating Impact*


The storm caused widespread destruction, with families fleeing their homes in chest-deep floods, vehicles swept downstream, and residents crying out for help from rooftops. In San Diego, a "thousand-year storm" forced hundreds of rescues, flooded homes and businesses, and caused millions of dollars in damage.

Over 1,000 people remained without power, and emergency crews rescued multiple flood victims by helicopter.¹


*Flood Threats and Watches*


- *90% of Californians under flood watches*: The National Weather Service issued flood watches for most of California, with 34 million people under warning.

- *Life-threatening flooding*: The NWS warned of severe flooding, mudslides, and power outages, with areas around Los Angeles and San Diego particularly vulnerable.

- *Record rainfall*: Some areas received over 2 inches of rainfall per hour, causing rapid deluges and flash flooding.² ³


*Response and Recovery Efforts*


- *Emergency declarations*: Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in multiple counties, mobilizing resources for disaster response.

- *Rescue efforts*: Emergency crews conducted water rescues, and helicopters were deployed to rescue stranded individuals.

- *Power outages*: Over 235,000 homes and businesses lost power due to strong winds and flooding.⁴


*Climate Change and Weather Whiplash*


California is experiencing "weather whiplash," with rapid swings from severe drought to intense flooding. The state's terrain, scarred by historical droughts and devastating wildfires, is particularly vulnerable to flooding. Experts warn that climate change will continue to exacerbate these extreme weather events.

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