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.

At least one person has been killed in severe flooding in Redding, the mayor says, and nine people were rescued from a home in Cisco Grove.

As severe flooding hit Redding and Northern California on Christmas week, animal rescuers urged people to keep their pets and livestock safe during storms. "Because pets are not permitted in public (evacuation) shelters ... go to a relative's or friend's home, or find a pet-friendly hotel," the city of Redding announced.

Redding Mayor Mike Littau said a person died after being stuck in a vehicle that was overcome by flood waters in south Redding.

Flooding on Sunday was widespread as heavy rain drenched the Shasta County city: drivers were trapped and homes were flooded in Redding where one person died.

With more flooding likely and rain on the way, here's what the weather has in store for Redding over the Christmas holiday, plus rain totals.

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

The NWS Sacramento CA released a flash flood warning at 4:43 p.m. on Sunday in effect until 10:45 p.m. for Shasta County.

Cal's Books, Redding's beloved used book store, is closing due to damages from the recent flooding. Darol Anger, an individual who identified himself as the brother of the storeowner, took to Facebook to share an update in the aftermath of the Dec. 21 flood.