New atmospheric river pummeling California threatens more flooding

Major rivers were overflowing in 16 locations in the state, including in central California where a levee on the Pajaro River failed

A powerful atmospheric river pummeling California could cause even more flooding and mudslides in regions already waterlogged after weeks of back-to-back storms.

The National Weather Service declared a high risk of excessive rainfall across the state, in both coastal and mountainous communities. Lives and property are in great danger from Tuesday into Wednesday," the agency warned.