Dangerous Storm to Trigger Severe Weather, Flood Risk in SoCal
Dangerous Storm to Trigger Severe Weather, Flood Risk in SoCal
US · Published Feb 17, 2026
Southern California faces severe weather and flood risks due to a significant storm and atmospheric river.
Flash flooding is a major concern, especially in urban areas and recently burned regions, with potential for mudslides.
The storm pattern is expected to continue, prolonging flood threats and travel disruptions throughout the week.
Dangerous storm brings flood risk to Southern California
A dangerous storm is poised to unleash severe weather and significant flood risks across Southern California, prompting alerts from the National Weather Service for millions of residents. The storm, driven by a dip in the jet stream, is pulling deep Pacific moisture towards the West Coast via multiple storm systems in what is known as an atmospheric river. This has already brought strong winds, rough surf, and heavy rain to the region.
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