California storms updates: Woman found dead in submerged in car

A series of deadly and destructive storms has led to flooding and power outages.

ByMorgan Winsor, Nadine El-Bawab, and Ivan Pereira

Last Updated: January 11, 2023, 8:10 PM EST

Dangerously stormy weather continues to wallop California, drenching the drought-stricken state with a sudden and near constant onslaught of rain and snow, leaving a trail of destruction.

The National Weather Service has warned of a "relentless parade of atmospheric rivers" in the West Coast over the coming week. President Joe Biden has issued an emergency declaration for California, while local authorities have ordered thousands of residents to evacuate.

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Jan 11, 2023, 9:58 AM EST
Dramatic images show devastation in California
Jan 11, 2023, 9:48 AM EST
West Coast to get over half a foot of rain
Jan 11, 2023, 7:49 AM EST
The latest forecast for the West Coast
Jan 10, 2023, 6:23 PM EST
At least 17 people dead due to weather, over 142,000 customers without power

Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.

Jan 10, 2023, 6:47 AM EST

Over 192,000 customers without power in California

More than 192,000 customers were without power across California early Tuesday, as storms unabatedly battered the Golden State.

As of 3:37 a.m. PT, there were 192,426 Californian customers without power, according to data collected by the website PowerOutage.us. A majority of those -- 85,314 customers -- were located in Santa Clara County.