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ARkStorm Threatens California Winter
California faces heightened flood risk this winter due to El Niño and atmospheric rivers.
In brief
California faces heightened flood risk this winter due to El Niño and atmospheric rivers. An ARkStorm could cause $725 billion in damage and 1.5 million evacuations in California this winter. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Quick answers
- What Is An ARkStorm?
- ARkStorm is a hypothetical disaster scenario for extreme flooding in california.
- What is the key takeaway from ARkStorm Threatens California Winter?
- An ARkStorm could cause $725 billion in damage and 1.5 million evacuations in California this winter.
What Is An ARkStorm?
ARkStorm is a hypothetical disaster scenario for extreme flooding in california.
ARkStorm Probability
The scenario has a 1 in 1000 annual probability of occurring at a specific location.
USGS Damage Estimate
USGS estimates $725 billion in property damage and business interruption losses.
Evacuation Impact
Approximately 1.5 million people could need to evacuate during an ARkStorm.
El Niño Influence
El niño increases wetter-than-average conditions in california this winter.
Atmospheric Rivers
Atmospheric rivers can cause intense rainfall and flash flooding in california.
Coastal Flooding Risks
Tropical Storm Rachel damaged beachfront homes in long beach and newport beach.
The big picture
An ARkStorm could cause $725 billion in damage and 1.5 million evacuations in California this winter.
