5 hours ago · Winter Storms Ease Drought in California, for Now Experts say that it’s too early to tell what will happen during the rest of the state’s rainy season, but that extreme drought is unlikely.

Nov 26, 2025 · Major storms that drenched California in recent weeks have dramatically improved drought conditions statewide. “In the West, heavy rain and snow was widespread, especially in parts …

Dec 26, 2025 · A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of more mudslides and flooding, forecasters said.

Dec 24, 2025 · Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California with heavy rain expected to last days Potential impacts include the threat of widespread roadway flooding.

Nov 26, 2025 · California CA drought conditions ease after storms. Which areas are still ‘abnormally dry’? With more rain in the forecast, “further improvements may occur,” the U.S. Drought Monitor says.

Dec 23, 2025 · A major storm is lashing California with powerful winds and is set to deliver months’ worth of rain that could trigger debris flows and flash floods.

Dec 26, 2025 · A slow-moving storm is dumping more rain on an already saturated Southern California Friday, prompting debris flow concerns and flooding a major Los Angeles freeway. The heaviest rain …

Dec 26, 2025 · Powerful winter storms brought the wettest Christmas season to Southern California this week. Relentless winds and rain also triggered widespread debris flows and left homes halfway filled …

The risk of drought impacts increase when dry conditions combine with above-average temperatures. This is the case with California’s most recent droughts. The Current Drought Map on the California …

Dec 27, 2025 · The Christmas holiday storms have caused significant damage across California and resulted in at least three deaths — a motorist who drove into floodwaters in Redding; a woman who …