USA – NASA’s Terra Satellite Sees the Birth of Tropical Storm Imelda
NASA’s Terra satellite passed over the western Gulf of Mexico during the early afternoon of Sept. 17 and captured a visible image of the newly formed Tropical Depression 11. The…
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Floods in USA
USA – Rescues After Floods in South Dakota, Warnings for Missouri River
Days of heavy rain fell in parts of South Dakota from 10 to September 2019, causing widespread flooding in the state. Meanwhile National Weather Service (NWS) is warning that the…
USA – Hurricane Dorian Floods Outer Banks, North Carolina
Storm surge from Hurricane Dorian caused severe flooding on the Outer Banks, a group of barrier islands off the coast North Carolina, leaving hundreds of people trapped on the island…
Good Communication Is a Key Part of Disaster Response
Behind the scenes during hurricanes and other disasters, scores of public information officers in state and local government agencies are fixed to their screens – often in 24-hour shifts –…
USA – Worse Atlantic Floods Need Planned Retreat
LONDON, 3 September, 2019 − What are now considered once-in-a-hundred-years floods are on the increase in the US. Later this century, they could happen to northern coastal states every year.…
USA – Deadly Flash Floods in Arkansas
Thunderstorms and heavy rain brought flash flooding to parts of Arkansas and Oklahoma from 24 August 2019. Among the worst hit areas was Fort Smith, north-west Arkansas, where police report…
Torch, Radio, House Deeds? U.S. Readies for Hurricane Season
Clear proof of ownership, legal experts say, is the key to unlocking vital government aid after a hurricane sweeps through. WASHINGTON, July 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Torch, radio, whistle…
As Flood Risks Increase Across the US, It’s Time to Recognize the Limits of Levees
New Orleans averted disaster this month when tropical storm Barry delivered less rain in the Crescent City than forecasters originally feared. But Barry’s slog through Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri…
Canada and USA – Storms Cause Urban Flooding and Traffic Disruption
Storms and heavy rain have caused urban and flash flooding in several cities across Canada and northern USA. Flooding was reported in parts of southern Saskatchewan, Canada, including Regina after…
USA – NASA Looks at Hurricane Barry’s Rainfall Rates
After Barry made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane, NASA’s GPM core satellite analyzed the rate in which rain was falling throughout the storm. Now that Barry is a post-tropical…
USA – 100 Homes Damaged or Destroyed by July Nebraska Floods
Once again the state of Nebraska has suffered major flooding, this time after heavy rains in central and southern parts of the state from 08 July 2019. Hundreds of people…
USA – Coastal Flooding in Louisiana as Hurricane ‘Barry’ Makes Landfall
Hurricane ‘Barry’ made landfall near Intracostal City, Louisiana on 13 July, 2019, with maximum sustained winds of around 70 mph (115 km/h) but soon weakened into a tropical storm, and…
USA – Deadly Flash Floods Hit Pennsylvania
Parts of Pennsylvania saw over 4 inches (101.6mm) of rain on 11 July, triggering flash floods and mudslides. Two people reportedly died after their vehicle was swept away by flood…
USA – Flash Floods in New Orleans, Louisiana Declares State of Emergency as Possible Hurricane Looms
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards declared a state of emergency on 10 July, 2019, in preparation for an oncoming tropical storm. An area of low pressure (named Potential Tropical Cyclone…
USA – Dozens of Flood Rescues After Record Rain Hits Washington DC
Dozens of people had to be rescued from vehicles and flooded homes after record rain caused flooding in areas around Washington D.C. on 08 July, 2019. Heavy rain was reported…
USA – After Brutal Spring Floods, US Farmers Face Big Losses
“I’m looking at (a loss of) at least $300, $400 an acre, maybe more.” US farmers are facing big losses after the spring floods of 2019, writes Stephen Starr for…
