Increased Flood Risk Threatens California’s Airports
According to a new study, 90% of the airports along the coastline of California, USA, will face more frequent flooding in the coming decades due to the impacts of climate…
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USA – Storm Surge From Hurricane Nicole in Florida Causes Shoreline Buildings to Collapse
Several homes have collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean following damage caused by Hurricane Nicole in Florida, USA. Authorities also report at least 4 fatalities as a result of the storm.…
Bahamas – Hurricane Nicole Triggers Coastal Flooding
Tropical Storm Nicole made landfall in the Abaco Islands of the Bahamas on 09 November 2022, strengthening into a hurricane. On 10 November, Hurricane Nicole made landfall along the east…
USA – 1 Dead, 2 Missing After Record Rain Triggers Floods in California
Severe weather including record heavy rain affected parts of Southern California, USA, and bordering parts of Baja California State in northern Mexico. At least 1 person has died and 2…
USA – Hundreds Rescued From Floods in Florida After Hurricane Ian
Hundreds of people have been rescued from flooded homes following the passage of Hurricane Ian in Florida, USA. As many as 27 fatalities have been reported as search and rescue…
USA – Hurricane Ian Causes Catastrophic Storm Surge Floods in Florida
Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction after it made landfall in southwest Florida, USA, on 28 September 2022. In a statement of 28 September, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said…
Caribbean – Rain From Hurricane Fiona Triggers Deadly Floods and Mudslides
Hurricane Fiona dumped more than 25 inches / 635 mm of rain as it made its way across Puerto Rico. At least 2 people lost their lives in the storm…
USA – Hundreds Evacuate as “Unprecedented Storm” Causes Coastal Flooding in Alaska
The remnants of Typhoon Merbok caused widespread flooding in coastal areas of western Alaska, USA, from 17 September 2022. Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration in response to…
USA – Deadly Flash Floods in Texas After 385mm of Rain in 24 Hours
As much as 385 mm of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of northern Texas, triggering flash floods across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, 21 to 22 August 2022. Meanwhile…
USA – State of Emergency Declared After Floods in West Virginia
The Governor of West Virginia, USA, declared a state of emergency for two southern counties after floods from heavy rainfall on 15 August 2022. The city of Charleston recorded 112.8…
USA – 2 Die in Las Vegas Flash Floods
Two people died in flash floods that struck in Las Vegas and parts of southern Nevada state, USA, on 11 August 2022. The National Weather Service said the rain was…
USA – Flash Floods in Death Valley Leave Hundreds Stranded
Hundreds of people were left stranded by flash floods in parts of Death Valley National Park in USA after nearly a year’s worth of rain fell in just three hours.…
USA – Emergency Declared After 15 Killed in Kentucky Flash Floods
At least fifteen people have died after flash flooding caused widespread damage across areas of eastern Kentucky, USA, from 27 July 2022. Many people are still unaccounted for and officials…
USA – Severe Flash Floods in Missouri After Record Rainfall
Record rainfall caused severe flash flooding in parts of Missouri on 26 July 2022. The Mayor of St Louis has declared a state of emergency, while emergency services have rescued…
USA – Rain on Burn Scar Areas Triggers Deadly Flooding in Colorado
Heavy rain falling on burn scar areas in the USA has caused flash flooding in the states of Arizona and Colorado where two people lost their lives. Colorado Two people…
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…
