More than 41 million Americans across California, Nevada and Arizona are under flood watches on Wednesday amid a rare, high risk for excessive rainfall and flooding.

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At least one person has died in Redding, California, due to the torrential rain and significant flooding as the state braces for worsening conditions this week.

Heavy rain from a persistent atmospheric river pattern continues to impact California this week. Here's what's causing it.

Rain could start falling in Southern California as early as Tuesday afternoon. It'll start off scattered and light but intensify, especially overnight

Atmospheric river brings heavy rain and warm temperatures to Idaho through the holiday. Heaviest precipitation expected Wednesday night with Thursday highs near 56°.

Rain totals will range from about 2 to 4 inches over the 3-day stretch from Wednesday to Friday with the heaviest accumulations in North County.

North-west Queensland is on alert as flooding is expected to increase across northern parts of the state. The SES is sending additional crews to the outback amid flood rescues.