Heavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death. Authorities say police in the city of Redding received

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.

“Several lanes are currently impassable, and conditions may continue to change rapidly. We are receiving numerous calls for stranded motorists who attempted to drive through flooded areas,” they said.