This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way

The deadly, widespread flooding disaster that plunged parts of the central and southern United States underwater in early April was fueled by a phenomenon that’s well known in the West but is less of a household name in the eastern half of the country: An atmospheric river.

​ The deadly, widespread flooding disaster that plunged parts of the central and southern United States underwater in early April was fueled by a phenomenon that’s well known in the West but is less of a household name in the eastern half of the country: An atmospheric river. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN