Track the Latest Atmospheric River to Hit the Northwest

Track the Latest Atmospheric River to Hit the Northwest An atmospheric river continues to bring rain and wind to the Western United States. WASH. IDAHO ORE. UTAH NEV. CALIF. ARIZ. HAWAII Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration By William B. Davis As these long, thin storm systems move across the ocean and hit land, they often bring extensive amounts of precipitation in the form of rain and snow. Five-day precipitation forecast 1 2 3 5 10+ inches Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration By Zach Levitt, Bea Malsky, Martín González Gómez and Madison Dong As the moisture moves inland, use the map below to track the amount of precipitation that has already fallen in specific cities, zip codes and other locations. Seven-day observed precipitation 1 2 3 5 10+ inches Source: National Weather Service By Bea Malsky and Martín González Gómez More rain falling on top of ground saturated by precipitation from recent storms could increase the risk of flooding. Tidal and river flooding Minor Moderate Major Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Notes: Minor flooding is defined as causing minimal or no property damage.