Jun 24 What to know about the devastating flooding in the Midwest By Michael Phillis, Associated Press In Iowa, some areas got as much as 15 inches of rain in the span of a few days. Continue reading
Jun 24 Railroad bridge between South Dakota and Iowa collapses among Midwest flooding By Associated Press Heavy rain has caused flooding in South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska and Minnesota. Continue reading
Jun 22 Much of U.S. copes with extreme heat while helicopters rescue people from flooded Iowa town By Ed White, John Hanna, Associated Press The governor of Iowa sent helicopters to a small town to evacuate people from flooded homes Saturday, the result of weeks of rain, while much of the United States longed for relief from yet another round of extraordinary heat. Continue reading
Jun 14 South Florida residents clean up as floodwaters from intense rain storms start to recede By Freida Frisaro, Terry Spencer, Daniel Kozin, Associated Press Although more rain could trigger additional isolated Florida flooding on Friday, forecasters say the strong, persistent storms that dumped up to 20 inches in southern parts of the state appear to have passed. Continue reading
Jun 13 Heavy rainfall in southern Florida delays flights, jams streets with stalled cars By Freida Frisaro, Terry Spencer, Daniel Kozin, Associated Press A tropical disturbance that brought a rare flash flood emergency to much of southern Florida delayed flights at two of the state's largest airports and left vehicles waterlogged and stalled in some of the region's lowest-lying streets. Continue reading
Jun 11 Frequent and devastating floods take toll on Mississippi River communities that once thrived By Michael Phillis, Jim Salter, Camille Fasset, Associated Press Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole. Continue reading
Jun 03 4 people have died in floods in southern Germany. The situation could get worse By Associated Press Persistent heavy rain led to widespread flooding in the southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Wuerttemberg over the weekend. Continue reading
Jun 03 Sri Lanka closes schools as floods and mudslides leave 10 dead and 6 others missing By Bharatha Mallawarachi, Associated Press Heavy downpours have wreaked havoc in many parts of the country since Sunday, flooding homes, fields and roads, and forcing authorities to cut electricity as a precaution. Continue reading
May 27 In Bangladesh and India, cyclone floods coastal villages, blows away thatched roofs and cuts power By Associated Press Nearly 800,000 residents had evacuated ahead of Cyclone Remal. TV stations reported the storm surge damaged and washed away flood protection embankments, causing flooding in dozens of villages. Continue reading
May 15 A 2nd scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: Disinformation By Mauricio Savarese, Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Associated Press Fake postings that have stirred outrage claim the army and government agencies aren't conducting rescues in Brazil's southernmost state. Others say bureaucracy is holding up donations of food, water and clothing. Continue reading