USA – Over 40 Unaccounted For After Flash Floods in Virginia
Update, 15 July 2022: Virginia Department of Emergency Management confirmed that all 44 people have since been accounted for in the impacted area. No fatalities were reported as a result…
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Floods and flooding in North and South America
Ecuador – Homes Damaged, 3 Dead After Floods in Several Provinces
Disaster officials in Ecuador reported heavy rain caused the overflow of 10 rivers in various locations in the country from 03 to 05 July 2022. At least 3 people have…
Brazil – Thousands Displaced by Floods in North East
Torrential rain and overflowing rivers in northeastern Brazil has prompted thousands of people to evacuate their homes in the states of Alagoas, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte. One person…
Colombia – 8 Killed in Cauca Landslide
Heavy rain has triggered a deadly landslide in the Cauca Department of Colombia. Colombia’s Civil Defence reported the landslide occurred near the village of Mosoco in the municipality of Páez…
USA – Evacuations and Rescues After Record Flooding in Southern Montana, Yellowstone National Park Closed
Communities in southern Montana were left isolated after flooding washed out roads and bridges. Yellowstone National Park officials closed all entrances to the park until further notice. Some areas have…
Suriname – Ongoing Floods Threaten Health and Food Security
Ongoing floods in Suriname are causing concerns about the health and food security in communities in 7 districts of the country. As reported on 01 June, flooding has affected parts…
Argentina and Chile – Heavy Rain Causes Deadly Mudslide and Floods in South
Heavy rain has affected areas of southern Chile and southern Argentina since 06 June 2022. Flooding in Chile has damaged roads and homes, prompting evacuations. Meanwhile one person died and…
Cuba – Deadly Flash Floods After 300mm of Rain
At least 3 people have died and thousands have been displaced after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding and damage in Cuba. Cuba Civil Defence reported two fatalities in the province…
Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana – Overflowing Rivers Cause Widespread Flooding
Long-term rainfall has caused rivers to rise in northeastern South America, with flooding affecting communities in Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Guyana Civil Defence Commission (CDC) in Guyana reported flooding…
Mexico – Hurricane Agatha Leaves 11 Dead, Many Missing in Oaxaca
The governor of the state of Oaxaca in southern Mexico announced at least 11 people have died as a result of Hurricane Agatha. Hurricane Agatha weakened after it made landfall…
Brazil – 80 Killed in Floods and Landslides in North East
Authorities in Brazil report that at least 80 people have now died following severe flooding and landslides in the north east of the country. As reported on 26 May, days…
Guatemala – Deadly Landslide in Alta Verapaz Department
At least 7 people have died after heavy rain caused a landslide in Alta Verapaz Department of Guatemala following heavy rainfall. The landslide struck in the village of Los Pinos,…
Brazil – Homes Destroyed, Hundreds Displaced by Floods in Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba
Heavy rain in north-eastern Brazil over the last few days has caused flooding and landslides in the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas and Paraíba. At least one person has died, several…
Brazil – Rising Rivers Affect 300,000 in Amazonas State
Rising rivers in Brazil’s Amazonas state have affected over 300,000 people according to state officials. Rivers including the Negro, Amazon, Jurua, Purus, Madeira and Solimões have been rising for some…
Colombia – Floods and Landslides Affect 5,000 in Meta Department, Airport Flooded in Villavicencio
Officials in the department of Meta, Colombia, report at least 5,000 people have been affected by recent heavy rainfall caused flooding and landslides including in areas of the department capital,…
Canada – Thousands Evacuate Floods in Alberta and Northwest Territories
Ice jams, rain and melting snow have caused rivers to overflow in northern parts of Canada. Whole communities have been ordered to evacuate in Northwest Territories and hundreds have been…
