Monday, November 17, 2025

At least 6 dead, 5-year-old missing as powerful atmospheric river pounds California

"At least 6 fatalities have been reported as a powerful atmospheric river continues to impact
California. With heavy rainfall of up to 200 mm (8 inches) being forecast, authorities are preparing for the threat of flash floods, landslides, debris flows across the state.

A strong atmospheric river is affecting California, producing heavy rainfall, rapid runoff, mountain snow and widespread flooding.
A father lost his life after trying to rescue his 5-year-old daughter from the ocean. The family was at Garrapata State Beach along Highway 1 in California when the child was pulled out by waves estimated between 4.5–6 m (15– 20 feet) high. The father tried to rescue his daughter, but the pair were swept out together, with the father holding his daughter’s hand." W

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