The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Horse swept away in a fast-moving flood in Illinois rescued after eight hours

Crews from Morengo fire and rescue built a makeshift raft to get Troy, who was stuck in 15ft deep creek, safely to shore

The Guardian - US · Apr 14

Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm

Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Residents near Michigan dam urged to prepare for evacuation as more rain is forecast

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for the area Friday as crews began installing additional pumps and 1,500 sandbags to divert the rising current

The Independent UK · Apr 13

Jason Momoa Worked Hard To Help During Hawaii Floods, But I Still Didn’t See His Shoutout To Metallica Coming

Momoa’s Hawaii update includes a major metal assist.

Cinemablend · Mar 31

Afghan authorities say 14 more people die as a result of extreme weather and flooding

Flooding in many parts of Afghanistan has killed a further 14 people in the past 24 hours, authorities say

The Independent UK · Mar 31

US’ most hazardous waste sites are vulnerable to flooding and fires – EPA watchdog group finds

Many Superfund sites face multiple disaster threats: 49 coastal sites are vulnerable to sea-level rise or hurricane storm surges, often near populated areas and ecological zones like Chesapeake Bay

The Independent UK · Mar 30

Weather tracker: Thunderstorms drench UAE and Saudi Arabia

Abnormally strong jet stream triggers deluge in Middle East, while north Africa braces for 60-80mph gusts

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

UAE rain commute: How much damage does insurance cover? Motorists face repair bills up to Dh25,000

For the past week UAE has been battling extreme weather with rain, floods and thunderstorms. Videos circulating online have shown cars partially or fully submerged in water, particularly in the low-lying areas. In some places, motorists were stranded with their vehicles, waiting for water levels to reduce, before attempting to…

The Times of India · Mar 29

Hawaii to take over aging dam after failure scare prompted mass evacuations

Residents worry the dam will fail during each substantial rain

The Independent UK · Mar 27

How to help those impacted by the Hawaii floods

Hawaii communities are digging out from the state’s worst flooding in more than 20 years, and aid groups are rushing to support them by raising money statewide

The Independent UK · Mar 25