Mar 16 Floods fill some of California's summer strawberry fields By Amy Taxin, Associated Press A potential casualty of the powerful rainstorms that drenched coastal California and flooded rivers is hundreds of acres of strawberries. Continue reading
Mar 13 Levee break brings more flood problems to California as new storm approaches By Associated Press Officials say a levee break on a storm-swollen California river has quadrupled in size. Continue reading
Mar 12 PHOTOS: Atmospheric river leaves California inundated, with another in the forecast By Nic Coury, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward and makes way for another onslaught of rain and snow — accompanied by strong gusts — that could yet… Continue reading
Mar 11 Watch 2:35 News Wrap: Heavy rains wreak havoc in California, with more on the way In our news wrap Saturday, California’s deadly storm season continues to trigger flooding and evacuations, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic three years ago today, three American women are missing in Mexico, Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted, and U.S. skier Mikaela… Continue watching
Mar 11 Northern California levee breached in storm, forcing thousands to evacuate By Nic Coury, Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press A Northern California agricultural community famous for its strawberry crop was forced to evacuate early Saturday after the Pajaro River’s levee was breached by flooding from a new atmospheric river that pummeled the state. Continue reading
Feb 21 Brazil flooding toll hits 44 as search continues for missing By Tatiana Pollastri, Eléonore Hughes, Associated Press The death toll from flooding and landslides in Brazil’s southern state of Sao Paulo reached 44 on Tuesday as searches continued for dozens still missing. Continue reading
Feb 15 New Zealand fears more fatalities from flooding and landslides after cyclone kills 4 By Associated Press New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says a cyclone that left a devastating wake of extensive flooding and landslides has claimed at least four lives and police have "grave concerns" for other residents who remain unaccounted for. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 3:01 News Wrap: Tensions high after 2nd shooting in Jerusalem wounds 2 In our news wrap Saturday, tensions remain high after a 13-year-old Palestinian boy shot and wounded two people in Jerusalem, floodwaters are receding in Auckland, New Zealand after record-breaking rainfall, Pope Francis clarified his words after saying that being gay… Continue watching
Jan 21 Watch 8:11 California begins recovery efforts as storm damage tops $1 billion By Stephanie Sy, Harry Zahn, Winston Wilde California has started rebuilding after weeks of intense storms caused damage estimated to exceed $1 billion. President Biden declared a major disaster for the state, which frees up federal resources to help in the recovery. Stephanie Sy spoke with Brian… Continue watching
Jan 21 In wake of California storms, few homeowners have flood insurance By Michael Phillis, Adam Beam, Associated Press In California, only about 230,000 homes and other buildings have flood insurance policies, which are separate from homeowners insurance. That means only about 2 percent of properties are covered against flooding. Continue reading