What is an atmospheric river?
The term “atmospheric river” was coined in 1994 and has since quickly gained popularity. But what does it really mean?
Sens. Padilla, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create Atmospheric River Forecasting Program
Atmospheric rivers, also described as "rivers in the sky," cause more than 80 percent of all flooding damage across the West ...
Several NorCal reservoirs nearly at capacity after powerful atmospheric river
Several prominent California reservoirs saw major jumps in water levels after an atmospheric river storm soaked the state ...
Lake Berryessa's spillway fully active after Northern California atmospheric river
In what has become a much-anticipated sight, the morning glory spillway at Lake Berryessa is now active after this week's ...
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Atmospheric river pounds North Bay, causing mudslides, flooding and sending one house into the Russian River
Sonoma County drenched by deluge that reached a peak Tuesday, raising the Russian River toward flood stage, closing dozens of ...
Russian River reaches flood stage, threatening homes in low-lying areas
The rain-swollen Russian River reached flood stage in multiple places Wednesday morning in the wake of an atmospheric ...
Interstate 80 reopens in the Sierra after atmospheric river, chain controls dropped
Chain controls, interstate closures and flooded roads were an obstacle for drivers Wednesday morning as significant wet ...