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December 25, 2025
More downpours in store for soaked California with additional mudslides and debris flows possible
Updated on: December 25, 2025 / 10:20 AM EST / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- California is experiencing severe weather with additional heavy downpours expected, leading to a risk of mudslides and debris flows.
- Two deaths in the state may be related to the severe weather.
- A flood watch is active along the California coast and in central California.
- Areas affected by recent wildfires are under evacuation warnings due to the increased risk of mudslides.
- San Bernardino County firefighters rescued individuals trapped in vehicles due to mud and debris flow.
- Southern California could experience its wettest Christmas in years, with warnings of flash flooding and mudslides.
- Wind and flood advisories have been issued for the Sacramento Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Strong winds, heavy rain, and thunderstorms are expected through Thursday morning in Northern California, with continued threats of severe wind gusts and possibly tornadoes along the Central Coast.
- Approximately 158,000 homes and businesses were without power overnight statewide.
- The storms are attributed to multiple atmospheric rivers carrying moisture from the tropics.
- Several roads, including a section of Interstate 5, have been closed due to flooding.
- Southern California is expected to receive significantly more rain than typical for this time of year.
- The Sierra Nevada region is experiencing heavy snow and strong winds, creating treacherous travel conditions and a considerable avalanche risk around Lake Tahoe.
- California's governor declared a state of emergency in six counties to facilitate storm response.
- A Sacramento County sheriff's deputy died in a weather-related crash.
- A man in San Diego was killed when a large tree branch fell outside his home.
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