Heavy rain continues to batter parts of California, exacerbating the damage caused by flooding and high tides in recent days. Authorities are working tirelessly to clear mud from key highways, while forecasters warn that more thunderstorms are on the way.
Over the past few weeks, the Bay Area has experienced some of its wettest holiday season on record, with powerful winter storms leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The latest downpours and high tides have added to the misery, causing widespread flooding, road closures, and rescues of people trapped in cars.
Five northern counties remain under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas. The National Weather Service office in Eureka has issued this warning, along with predictions of at least a foot of snow in the mountains.
In contrast, southern California is slowly recovering from its own bout of flooding, which caused significant disruptions to road travel. In Marin County, Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Dobbins reported that cars became stuck in water as high as 3 and 4 feet, prompting authorities to intervene. "I've been around here for the King Tides and I've never seen it this high," said Jeremy Hager of San Rafael, adding that the flooding is a worrying trend.
Despite the tides receding, lingering thunderstorms on Sunday could cause additional problems throughout low-lying areas, forecasters warned. The Bay Area office of the weather service urged drivers to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
Meanwhile, in Santa Barbara County, a key highway was reopened after it was blocked for most of the weekend due to mudslides. Tragically, one man lost his life during the storm, when he was swept into a creek.
As the rain continues to fall, Californians are bracing themselves for another storm to hit on Monday. With some parts of the state having received over four inches of rain in just two days, it's clear that this winter is shaping up to be one of the wettest on record.
Over the past few weeks, the Bay Area has experienced some of its wettest holiday season on record, with powerful winter storms leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The latest downpours and high tides have added to the misery, causing widespread flooding, road closures, and rescues of people trapped in cars.
Five northern counties remain under a flood watch, with up to three inches of rain possible through Monday night in areas that have been drenched off and on since around Christmas. The National Weather Service office in Eureka has issued this warning, along with predictions of at least a foot of snow in the mountains.
In contrast, southern California is slowly recovering from its own bout of flooding, which caused significant disruptions to road travel. In Marin County, Sheriff's Sgt. Michael Dobbins reported that cars became stuck in water as high as 3 and 4 feet, prompting authorities to intervene. "I've been around here for the King Tides and I've never seen it this high," said Jeremy Hager of San Rafael, adding that the flooding is a worrying trend.
Despite the tides receding, lingering thunderstorms on Sunday could cause additional problems throughout low-lying areas, forecasters warned. The Bay Area office of the weather service urged drivers to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destinations.
Meanwhile, in Santa Barbara County, a key highway was reopened after it was blocked for most of the weekend due to mudslides. Tragically, one man lost his life during the storm, when he was swept into a creek.
As the rain continues to fall, Californians are bracing themselves for another storm to hit on Monday. With some parts of the state having received over four inches of rain in just two days, it's clear that this winter is shaping up to be one of the wettest on record.
. I mean, who needs sunshine and beaches when you can have a soggy mess all over the state? The Bay Area's been drenched since Christmas and it's like they're competing for the most miserable holiday season ever 
. And don't even get me started on those poor stuck cars in Marin County - 3-4 feet of water, yeah that's just peachy 
. I guess when you live in an area prone to floods, you've gotta be prepared... or just have a really good insurance policy 
. Anyway, the rain's not going anywhere anytime soon, so grab your galoshes and let's get this soggy party started 
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. I mean, I know people need to evacuate, but seriously, have we considered making those floodgates more...gate-like? 
Anyway, so the Bay Area's been hammered, no surprise there. Five counties still under a flood watch and snow in the mountains? That's just crazy. Meanwhile, southern Cali's starting to recover, so fingers crossed for everyone stuck in their cars. One thing's for sure, I'm not getting out of my house anytime soon until these storms pass 
IT'S JUST NOT FAIR.
Ugh, can't believe I'm stuck inside again because of these crazy storms! I mean, I get it, California gets wet a lot, but come on! Five northern counties under flood watch? That's just ridiculous. And what really gets my goat is that the forums are all about this stuff and no one's talking about how terrible the platform is for discussions. 
Have you tried commenting on one of these articles here? Forget about it, it's like they're designed to slow down or even block you! Anyway, back to the storms... I feel so bad for the guy who lost his life in that creek. It's just devastating. 
it got swept away by a flash flood at their place last night... I was over there visiting and we were all watching from the window as the water started rising, super scary! 
But you know what's even scarier? The forecast for this new storm hitting on Monday. Up to 3 inches of rain possible in our county 
... but like, how many times does Cali have to deal with this? Flooding and mudslides are just getting too common 
. But, can we please focus on the facts here? The rain is just getting ridiculous... I mean, over 4 inches in just two days? That's crazy! 
So, yeah, let's just hope the next storm doesn't get too out of hand 
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. And yeah, maybe Jeremy Hager was right when he said King Tides have never been this high 
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. Can we please just get some normal weather in 2025? 
I'm worried about those stuck in flooded cars... like Sgt Dobbins said, he's been around for King Tides and this is crazy! 
I hope everyone stays safe out there.
. The good news is that authorities are working hard to clear mud and debris, but it's still a big challenge ahead.
. Stay safe and dry! 
I was trying to watch a YouTube video of puppies and my internet kept buffering because there was like, 1000mbps down from my cable provider 
... anyway, back to the rain. Like seriously though, how does it even get this bad? It's crazy that people are getting stuck in water up to their eyeballs 
. The Bay Area is definitely seein' some of the worst of it, but even southern Cali is gettin' hit hard 
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California is getting absolutely 
. I feel so bad for the people who lost their homes or cars 
to those who are going through this tough time, and hoping that the sun comes out soon 
i mean, 3-4 feet of water in cars? that's not even a big deal... people get wet sometimes 
u know i think its kinda harsh to focus so much on the flooding in cali rn? i mean dont get me wrong its super frustrating for ppl stuck in their cars etc but maybe we should also give a shoutout to the amazing emergency responders like Sheriff Dobbins who risk their lives to keep us safe 
. and yeah i no the bay area has had a ton of rain but have u seen the pics of the amazing rainbow formations that have popped up in the mtns? 
its kinda magical, right?
And the Bay Area is still dealing with all this mess from the past few weeks. Like, can we just have one decent day without rain for once?! 
It's not like it's even a fun kind of miserable, it's just exhausting... and those muddy highways are so scary! I feel bad for all the people who had to evacuate their homes, and now they're stuck waiting for the roads to clear. Come on, Mother Nature, can't you just give us a little peace?!