One person died in Redding from flooding caused by an atmospheric river, with widespread evacuations and road closures across Northern California.

A person has died in Redding, California, due to severe flooding from relentless rainfall caused by an atmospheric river, with emergency crews conducting multiple water rescues and roads, including sections of Interstate 5, closed. Heavy rain, flash flood warnings, and power outages affect Northern California, with up to 6 inches of rain expected and snowfall forecast in the Sierra Nevada. A second storm is expected to hit Southern California by Christmas Eve, raising concerns for flash flooding and mudslides in wildfire-affected areas. Officials urge residents to avoid travel and stay indoors as hazardous conditions persist through the holiday.