Santa may have to brave more rain and 60 mph wind gusts at Redding this week, and snowstorms in the Shasta County and North State mountains.

Heavy rain and flash flooding have soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues and at least one confirmed death.

A flash flood warning is ongoing for the Redding area and portions of Shasta County, with flood advisories in place through late tonight for the Redding area and parts of

Knee-deep flooding is stranding drivers and knocking out power in the Redding area after 3-6 inches of rain fell in parts of Shasta County.

At least one person drowned in Redding on Sunday as heavy rainfall and flooding hit Northern California. Southern California is expected to see multiple days of heavy rain this week.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento issued a flash flood warning Sunday evening for downtown Redding and surrounding areas in Shasta County, describing the situation as “life-threatening.” The warning expired at 10:45 p.m. though more flood warnings remain in effect through Monday as well as until Saturday.

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Flash flooding and mudslide risks continue in Northern California and will rise in Southern California through Christmas Day as heavy snow blocks Sierra Nevada roads.