Satellite Images of the Lower Mississippi Floods
NASA have published images of the overflowing Lower Mississippi, taken on 11 January 2016. The Mississippi became swollen after the floodwater from upstream moved south. In late December, 2015, heavy…
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Arkansas – December 2015 Flooding Worst in 25 Years
The US Geological Survey (USGS) say that the December 2015 flooding of Arkansas rivers was some of the worst seen since 1990. Significant flood peaks occurred across the Arkansas, White…
Missouri and Alabama Request Federal Aid after December Floods
Alabama and Missouri, two states affected by the wave of severe weather during late December 2015, have requested federal assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to aid recovery…
As El Niño Rains Arrive, Los Angeles Shunts Precious Water to Sea
If ever a city was built to be resilient to heavy rains, it is Los Angeles. And yet, El Niño is about to test just how resilient the city is…
Insured Losses from December Storms and Floods in US and UK to Exceed $4.2 Billion
In their Global Catastrophe Recap report for this month, Aon Benfield say that total insured losses from the severe weather events at the end of December in the US and…
Missouri Floods – 7,000 Structures Damaged – St Louis Area Faces Clearing Half Million Tons of Debris
Missouri Governor Jay Nixon said yesterday that over 7,000 structures were damaged in the historic floods that hit the St. Louis area in late December 2015. “The historic flooding that…
Photos of the Missouri Floods
Rivers in Missouri and Illinois reached record levels last week after a period of heavy rain between 23 and 28 December 2015. Flooding along the Mississippi, Meramec and Bourbeuse rivers…
Rising Rivers Threaten Flooding in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee – Federal Emergency Declared in Missouri
River and flash flooding since late December has caused over 20 deaths in Illinois and Missouri and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The flooding is now threatening to head…
Severe Weather Across USA Leaves Over 40 Dead – Major Flooding in Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi and Tennessee
A wave of severe weather events, including heavy snow, storms, flooding and tornadoes, has left as many as 43 people dead across the USA over the last few days. On…
Oregon Governor Declares State of Emergency as Storms and Floods Continue
Oregon Governor Kate Brown declared a state of emergency yesterday, 10 December 2015, as storms and floods that began on 07 December continue to affect wide areas of the state.…
Storms and Floods in Pacific Northwest Leave 2 Dead in Oregon, Washington Declares Emergency
Three days of heavy rain in parts of Oregon and Washington have caused widespread flooding and landslides, prompting flood rescues and forcing homes to be evacuated. Coastal areas are now also faced…
US Town Faces Watery End from Rising Sea Level
COP21: The United States, a strenuous doubter of the facts of climate change, will lose an entire town to rising sea level within the next century, reports Tim Radford for…
Flood Rescues after Rivers Overflow in Portland, Oregon
Heavy rain in parts of Oregon and southern Washington has triggered widespread flooding and landslides. Roads are submerged in flood water, forcing many to abandon their cars. Around 50 people…
Thanksgiving Floods and Storms Leave 14 Dead in Texas and Kansas; Oklahoma Declares Disaster
At least 14 deaths have been reported in Texas and Kansas after a band of slow moving storms brought floods and freezing rain to wide areas of southern and central…
Texas – President Declares Disaster for 15 Counties Hit by Floods
The US President signed a disaster declaration for 15 counties in Texas for damage caused by the late October flooding and storms. The declaration means that financial assistance from the…
States at Risk: Which US States are Least Prepared for Potential Flooding
According to a new report, Florida, Texas and Mississippi are among the US states poorest prepared for coastal flooding risk posed by a changing climate. Florida, Illinois, Tennessee and Ohio…
