Extreme Weather California
Dekoda Cruz walks through flood water while helping a friend who's tire shop flooded during heavy rains on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Redding, Calif.
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Heavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death. Authorities say police in the city of Redding received numerous calls Sunday from stranded motorists who tried to drive through flooded areas. According to Mayor Mike Littau on Monday, one person died who was pulled out of a vehicle that was flooding. The National Weather Service expects more rain through the Christmas week and warns of potentially flooding, mudslides and rockslides. The flooding in California comes after stubborn atmospheric rivers drenched Washington state earlier this month.
