Severe weather is devastating the American Heartland. Spring storms have led to at least eight deaths in Oklahoma, which has been hit by tornadoes and record rain. With more precipitation expected, state officials are closely watching levee systems for signs…
Parts of Missouri are in disaster mode after a barrage of tornadoes struck Wednesday night. The violent storms flipped vehicles and tore up neighborhoods. While the state capital, Jefferson City, escaped with no fatalities, three people were killed 150 miles…
In our news wrap Wednesday, surging rivers triggered new flooding and new evacuations warnings in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. Also, the deaths of five migrant children at the U.S. border since December sparked a confrontation at a U.S. House hearing…
In our news wrap Tuesday, a severe weather front spawned new tornadoes and flash floods across the Southern Plains states. Near Oklahoma City, floodwaters engulfed homes and cars, while parts of the Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri, were destroyed…
Record-breaking flooding from the Mississippi River has devastated the Midwest. On Thursday, waters rose above the record set during the Great Flood of 1993, and officials say it could be a month before the water completely clears. Meanwhile, the U.S.
Apr 10

By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press
Blizzard warnings were posted from Colorado to Minnesota on Wednesday and wildfires were a concern in New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma as the second so-called "bomb cyclone" storm in less than a month hit the central U.S., raising the prospect…
Mar 20

By Associated Press
Weather Service hydrologist Kevin Low "major and perhaps historic" flooding is possible later this month in South Dakota and northern Iowa.
Mar 18

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.
Mar 16

By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press
Authorities were using boats and large vehicles on Saturday to rescue and evacuate residents in parts of the Midwest where a recent deluge of rainwater and snowmelt was sent pouring over frozen ground, overwhelming creeks and rivers, and killing at…
Mar 14

By Blake Nicholson, Associated Press
Wind, blowing snow, snow-packed roadways and flooding is making travel treacherous in parts of the Midwest.
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