In photos: Atmospheric river floods a storm-ravaged California
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An aerial view shows a flooded neighborhood in the unincorporated community of Pajaro in Watsonville, California, on March 11. Residents were forced to evacuate in the middle of the night after an atmospheric river surge broke the Pajaro Levee and sent flood waters flowing into the community. Photo: Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
A powerful atmospheric river storm brought heavy rain, snow and floods to Northern and Central California over the weekend.
The big picture: The current system is the latest in a series of storms that have battered the Golden State this year. Another significant atmospheric river event is likely to hit the region beginning Monday.
- Dangerous conditions continue this weekend: Rain and melting snow will cause "widespread considerable flooding impacts" in some regions, per the National Weather Service.
- Much of California is still under some type of flood warning, watch or advisory, the NWS said.
- More than 14,400 people remain without power in California at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday.
- Evacuation orders were issued to some areas around the Salinas River, and the coastal Santa Cruz County as well as Kern County.
- At least two storm-related deaths were confirmed by state officials Friday.
Zoom in: Monterey County officials said a breach in a river embankment led to massive flooding overnight. The entire town of Pajaro is now under some level of water, per the Los Angeles Times.
Through the lens: These photos show a glimpse into the damage done.
Go deeper: California's atmospheric river onslaught is not over yet
