A rare atmospheric river is hitting a large portion of the Midwestern and Southern U.S. this week, causing significant floods.

(Reuters) -Atmospheric rivers are storms akin to rivers in the sky that dump massive amounts of rain and can cause flooding, trigger mudslides and result in loss of life and enormous property damage.

An exceptionally powerful atmospheric river fueled the deadly early April flooding disaster in the central and southern United States — a historic flood event and a poignant example of how the ...

Atmospheric rivers are more common during the winter months, but officials are warning people not to let their guard down.

The storms, fueled by an atmospheric river, have caused tornadoes, flooding, and destruction in multiple states. Catastrophic and potentially historic rainfall is expected, with some areas ...

With Easter weekend kicking off the first big outdoor getaway for many, campers and travelers face heightened risks from ...

The past six months have proven to be a tale of two Californias when it comes to atmospheric river events. While Northern ...

Atmospheric river storms are drought busters in California, dumping huge amounts of rain in narrow corridors within short periods of time. The ongoing storm slamming Los Angeles, the nation's ...