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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Pictures of the Sequatchie River near Whitwell, Tennessee



Flooding in the town of Whitwell, Tennessee
Flooding in the town of Whitwell, Tennessee.


The gage viewed from across the river during high water
The gage viewed from across the river during high water.


The gage with farmlands beyond and the river back in its banks
The gage with farmlands beyond and the river back in its banks.