The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Northern Ireland weather: Yellow warning issued for rain and wind across parts of the country

Flooding is expected in places

Belfast Live · Jan 13, 2023

Melinda Henneberger: I thought Rep. Katie Porter was different. Her disrespect for California says otherwise

In the weeks now that Californians have been lashed by high winds during epic rainstorms and multiple mudslides as a series of atmospheric rivers moves through the state, I’ve heard from friends across the country, asking if we’re OK. So it’s weird that Rep. Katie Porter seemed not to have…

Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023

Part of flood-damaged WA highway reopens

The Great Northern Highway has reopened between Willare and Fitzroy Crossing, linking the flood-ravaged WA towns with the Port of Derby.

AAP · Jan 13, 2023

Outback Queensland towns Bedourie, Birdsville cut off by floodwater, groceries flown in

The Diamantina Shire Council region looks like an "inland sea" after a recent deluge cut off roads into Bedourie and Birdsville.

ABC News · Jan 12, 2023

Australia's natural disasters bill hits $3.5 billion in 2022, billions more to come

Floods and natural disasters that hit all but one Australian state and territory in 2022 cost the economy A$5 billion ($3.48 billion) and stoked inflation according to Treasury estimates which forecast billions more spending in 2023.

Reuters · Jan 12, 2023

Fire service's warning after rescuing driver from flooded car submerged in water

Firefighters have urged drivers not to attempt to drive through floodwater, after technicians in Somerset had to rescue a motorist from a car submerged in water

Daily Mirror · Jan 12, 2023

Woman aged 90 forced to move out of home for second time after flooding

Homes at Arfryn Terrace were flooded forcing some residents to find somewhere else to live after already suffering flooding during Storm Dennis

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

Floods to wreak further havoc on economy

Natural disasters caused billions in damage to the Australian economy in 2022 and the bill is expected to rise from further floods.

AAP · Jan 12, 2023

Fire crews rescue driver from car submerged in floodwater in Long Ashton

Inflatable equipment was used to bring the driver to dry land

Bristol Post · Jan 12, 2023

The reason these floods, rain and high winds in Wales aren't a named storm like Eunice or Dennis

The Met Office has a very specific criteria for when it names a storm

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023