Potentially catastrophic rain is heading toward Los Angeles -- a region already scarred by recent extreme weather and climate events, making it more vulnerable.

Major storms are soaking Northern California, causing flooding in parts, with more intense rain and wind expected to be impactful through Christmas. Here are the latest updates.

At least one person has died in Redding, California, because of the torrential rain and significant flooding as the state braces for worsening conditions this week. Redding Mayor Mike Littau confirmed the death in a Facebook update Sunday night.

A sweeping flood watch stretching more than 800 miles along California’s coast and interior plains is in effect this week atmospheric rivers move through.

The NWS San Diego CA issued an updated flood watch at 12:27 p.m. on Tuesday valid from 10 p.m. until Wednesday 10 p.m. The watch is for San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, San Bernardino County Mountains,

Heavy rain and dangerous flooding have left one individual dead in Redding, California, the mayor announced on Sunday.

The threat of flash flooding in Southern California has been increased to level 4 of 4 for Christmas Eve, according to t Prediction Center. The threat is highest for the Foothills and south-facing mountains of Santa Barbara,

The NWS has upgraded some areas to "high risk" for excessive rainfall and flash flooding Wednesday, including Burbank, Altadena, Glendale and more.