Mar 20 Flooding in Midwest could be historic, National Weather Service says By Associated Press Weather Service hydrologist Kevin Low "major and perhaps historic" flooding is possible later this month in South Dakota and northern Iowa. Continue reading
Mar 20 Cyclone Idai's death toll rises above 300 in southern Africa By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi are mourning the loss of family, friends and neighbors after experiencing one of the most destructive storms in decades. Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 1:57 Flooding devastates parts of the Midwest after huge winter storm Parts of the Midwest are reeling from major flooding this week due to a massive late-winter storm. Across Iowa and Nebraska, thousands of people had to be evacuated, roads and other infrastructure were destroyed and buildings were submerged by rising… Continue watching
Mar 18 How to help those affected by the Midwest flooding By Maea Lenei Buhre, Zoe Rohrich As river levels begin to top off and slowly recede in some places, here are some ways you can help these families and communities. Continue reading
Mar 18 More evacuations in Midwest as floodwaters head downstream By Jim Salter, Associated Press Residents in parts of southwestern Iowa were forced out of their homes Sunday as a torrent of Missouri River water flowed over and through levees, putting them in a situation similar to hundreds of people in neighboring Nebraska who have… Continue reading
Nov 29 Flash flooding strands vehicles in wildfire-scarred Paradise By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press A spokesman with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection says several vehicles were trapped on a road on the outskirts of Chico. Continue reading
Nov 21 Watch 6:34 During a flood, these drones can help identify water contamination By Cat Wise Surprisingly little is known about the toxins that lurk in floodwaters. In Hurricane Florence's aftermath, scientists, environmental groups and public health officials are studying the impact of contaminated water and raising concerns about lack of water quality alerts. Rapid water… Continue watching
Oct 29 Much of Venice under water amid worst flooding in a decade By Colleen Barry, Associated Press Venice frequently floods when high winds push in water from the lagoon, but Monday's levels were exceptional. The peak level was the highest reached since December 2008, according to Venice statistics. Continue reading
Oct 11 Watch 5:19 'I fear the worst,' says Fla. senator of Hurricane Michael damage Hurricane Michael, considered the most powerful hurricane to hit the Florida Panhandle, has left buildings flattened, trees snapped and entire towns unreachable by land. Judy Woodruff speaks with Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., for the latest on the damage he’s seen… Continue watching
Oct 10 Live Map: Track the path of Hurricane Michael Its winds shrieking, Michael crashed ashore in the early afternoon near Mexico Beach, a tourist town about midway along the Panhandle, a lightly populated, 200-mile stretch of white-sand beach resorts, fishing towns and military bases. Continue reading