Santa may have to brave more rain and 50 mph wind gusts at Redding this week, and snowstorms in the Shasta County and North State mountains.

Heavy rain and flash flooding soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues from vehicles and homes and at least one confirmed death, authorities said Monday.In Redding, a city at the northern end of the Central Valley,

Parts of Los Angeles County burned by wildfires earlier this year remained vulnerable to flash flooding, mudslides, and debris flows.

Knee-deep flooding is stranding drivers and knocking out power in the Redding area after 3-6 inches of rain fell in parts of Shasta County.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento issued a flash flood warning Sunday evening for downtown Redding and surrounding areas in Shasta County, describing the situation as “life-threatening.” The warning expired at 10:45 p.m. though more flood warnings remain in effect through Monday as well as until Saturday.

At least on person has reportedly died following flooding, as weather warnings span much of the state as of early Monday.

When big rain swoops in, Redding residents aren't surprised as flood waters wash over areas near Highway 273. Here's the reason.

Heavy rain is flooding highways in Northern California. Water surged over roads, trapping cars and killing at least one person near Redding. That area got almost five inches of rain in just 24 hours.