California hit with New Year flooding and landslides
Record rainfall breaches levees, flooding roads and stranding people in cars, as high winds and heavy snow knock out power to thousands.
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Atmospheric river bring flooding, landslides into New Year's weekend
The storm began sweeping across the northern part of the state Friday.
Storm in California causes rock slides while dumping heavy rain and snow
A powerful storm is bringing drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California as the state gets ready to usher in a new year.
Another round of storms to hit U.S.
Roads have reopened in Buffalo, New York, five days after a blizzard paralyzed the city. There's now concern about possible flooding as temperatures rise. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren is tracking the next round of storms across the U.S.
"Atmospheric river" brings heavy rain to West Coast
Huge waves, heavy rains and strong winds battered Oregon and Washington, causing power outages and flooding. Carter Evans has more details.
More rain to drench the West Coast
The West Coast can expect more rain in the coming days, with flooding possible. Meanwhile, snowfall is expected in the mountains. The Weather Channel's Chris Warren has the forecast.
Atmospheric river brings flooding, power outages to West Coast
Parts of Seattle saw flooding that trapped cars and impacted buildings.
Atmospheric river hits California. Here's what that means.
On average, the West Coast receives between 30% and 50% of its annual precipitation through atmospheric rivers.
Mammoth storm bringing bitter cold, blizzard warnings to much of nation
Heavy snow and strong winds were hitting the Midwest and moving east. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed heading into the holiday weekend.
Giant aquarium bursts, flooding hotel
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California airports face disruption due to flooding, study finds
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Jamestown shores up seawall to fight flood threat
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Most of Fort Myers, Florida without water, power
The number of fatalities in Florida from Hurricane Ian is continuing to rise as officials begin to assess the destruction left in its wake. Search and rescue teams are working to evacuate Sanibel and Captiva islands after the causeway leading to the area collapsed. Meanwhile, the majority of Fort Myers, Florida, remained without water and power Friday. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Ian barrels into South Carolina
Ian slammed into South Carolina as a Category 1 hurricane Friday. It ripped apart piers and flooded neighborhoods with life-threatening storm surge. It has since weakened to a post-tropical storm. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the latest.
Florida assesses damage after Nicole
Nicole made landfall in weather-weary Florida as a category 1 hurricane early Thursday morning, toppling buildings along Florida's east coast. It has since been downgraded to a tropical storm. Elise Preston reported from Daytona Beach.
U.N. chief calls on wealthier nations to pay for climate change costs
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Trump reacts to Harvey destruction
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Jackson's struggle for clean water
Mississippi's state capital of Jackson is home to 150,000 people, and last month, after flooding caused a water plant to fail, the town was left with no running water for weeks. Jim Axelrod shows how a decision the city made nearly a decade ago is still having ramifications.
Hurricane Roslyn makes landfall in Mexico, but steers clear of beach resorts
The storm slammed into a sparsely populated stretch of Mexico's Pacific coast between the resorts of Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan Sunday morning.
Death toll from floods in Nigeria tops 600
More than 1.3 million people have been displaced and over 82,000 houses have been destroyed, officials said.
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FEMA chief on Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts
Hurricane Fiona knocked out power to nearly all of Puerto Rico Sunday and Monday, and left a large portion of the island without safe drinking water. Deanne Criswell, administrator for FEMA, joined John Dickerson to discuss the agency's recovery efforts.
Tampa Bay area braces for major hurricane
The Tampa Bay area is bracing for damage and flooding from Hurricane Ian this week. The city hasn't had a direct impacted by a major storm since 1921. Tampa Fire Chief Barbara Tripp joined CBS News' John Dickerson to discuss how the city is preparing.
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Illinois, Chicago sue to block Trump deployment of National Guard
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Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of conviction
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Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez charged with felony over violent altercation
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Social Security chief Frank Bisignano also named CEO of the IRS
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Costco now sells Ozempic and Wegovy at its pharmacies
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