Disaster ‘larger than any in world history’ could hit California

California's winter flood risk depends on the strength, location and duration of atmospheric rivers.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/10/31/el-nino-arkstorm-california-atmospheric-river/92458956007/

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