10/12/2026
Forecasters say a strong El NiĂąo is building this winter, and it could be one of the strongest on record. đ§ď¸
For a lot of our neighbors, that means more rain, cooler nights, and stormier weeks than usual.
Hereâs where homes feel it first:
Roofs and gutters. Small cracks and worn flashing turn into leaks fast.
Heating systems that sat idle all year suddenly have to work.
Power outages, which hit harder when you donât have backup.
Swipe to see what El NiĂąo could mean in each of our service areas.
The best time to fix a leak & make sure your furnace will keep you warm is before the rain comes. Call 800-306-6953 or visit EmpowerYourHome.com to schedule a pre-storm check.
The Central Valley sits near the edge of El NiĂąoâs wet zone, so extra rain here is less certain than in SoCal.
What is certain: winterâs coming, and a heater thatâs been off since last spring is the one most likely to quit on the first cold night.
Book a heating tune-up with our Clovis team at (559) 552-7250
Storm Rachel already brought flash flood warnings to Riverside County, and forecasters favor above-average rain for Southern California this fall.
Heavy rain finds every weak spot. Cracked shingles, lifted flashing, clogged gutters.
Get a roof check before the next storm, and ask about battery backup for outages. Call (915) 221-9664
A strong El NiĂąo raises the odds of a wetter Arizona winter, with the best storm chances January through March.
After a dry year, that rain will find any flat roof that ponds water or tile roof with tired underlayment. And cooler nights mean your heat pump gets its first real workout.
Scottsdale to Glendale, call (602) 581-7022 for a roof or HVAC check.
El NiĂąo tips the odds toward more winter rain in southern Arizona.
Your roof just made it through monsoon season. Give it a once-over before winter storms take their turn.
Serving Oro Valley, Marana, Sahuarita, Vail, and Green Valley. Call (602) 581-7022
A wetter El NiĂąo winter can mean heavier snow at elevation.
Heavy, wet snow puts real weight on your roof, and it can sit on your solar panels for days.
Get your roof checked before the first big storm, and ask how your solar system handles snow. Call (602) 581-