REDDING, Calif. (AP) — 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 Monday.

California is facing another day of heavy rain and risks of flash floods, prompting Los Angeles County to extend evacuation orders as officials warn about the dangers for road travel in this busy holiday period.

A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Los Angeles-Oxnard at 1:09 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26.

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued "life-threatening" flash flood warnings for parts of Southern California. Follow Newsweek live.

ABC’s Melissa Adan reports on the ground as flooding is blocking off roads and Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued a state of emergency.

Torrential rains drenched Southern California on Wednesday, unleashing widespread flash flooding as authorities urged motorists to stay off roads and

Heavy rain dropped visibility for drivers early Wednesday in Orange County, California, as a powerful storm with the potential for life-threatening flash flooding moved onshore.

The long-duration atmospheric river storm is likely to cause a slew of hazards over Christmas week across California, including widespread urban flooding, downed trees, power outages and travel delays.