The Latest Breaking News on Floods

NSW premier warns of 'difficult summer'

NSW emergency services are preparing for a "difficult summer", as multiple weather systems move across the state and days of heavy rain fall on already-saturated catchments.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 4, 2022

Chiang Mai city to pump out floodwater

CHIANG MAI: At least 20 large pumps will be installed to help drain water from flood-hit Chiang Mai city, the province's governor Nirat Pongsitthithavorn said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 4, 2022

Heavy rain to hit already-flooded parts of central and western NSW in coming days

Up to 100mm of rain could fall over a 24-hour period in some areas as a severe weather system moves over western and central parts of NSW.

ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

Inland NSW back on high alert for flooding with region set to be hit by two wet weather systems

A month's worth of rain is set to hit parts of already-saturated NSW in just a few days as two wet weather systems move across the state, bringing heightened risk of flash flooding and renewed river rises.

ABC News · Oct 4, 2022

NSW braces for more flash flooding as wet weather lashes Australia’s east coast

‘Very significant’ weather systems to move across state this week, with warnings also for northern Victoria and southern Queensland, bureau says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2022

Nor’easter causes problems at Jersey Shore with more flooding and erosion expected through Wednesday

PHILADELPHIA — A nor’easter that started grinding the Jersey Shore over the weekend caused widespread moderate flooding as tides peaked Monday. It was expected to continue to throttle the coast overnight.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 3, 2022

About 100 deaths across 10 Florida counties linked to Hurricane Ian

MIAMI — Florida officials have linked about 100 deaths spanning 10 counties to Hurricane Ian, with more than half in Lee County where storm surges as high as 10 feet razed homes and destroyed some of the only bridges that contact barrier island residents to the mainland.

Miami Herald · Oct 3, 2022

In visit to Puerto Rico, Biden says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a more-than $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall…

Miami Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Biden visits Puerto Rico, says he’s ‘determined to help’ recovery after Hurricane Fiona

PONCE, Puerto Rico — President Joe Biden declared in Puerto Rico on Monday that his administration is committed to helping the island recover from Hurricane Fiona and other disasters, announcing a $60 million federal investment in flood management that he said was only a small piece of the overall assistance…

Miami Herald · Oct 3, 2022

Hunter council areas eligible for share in $15 million flood repair funding

Eight Hunter local government areas are eligible for a share in $15 million put up by the NSW government to repair parts of flood-damaged Crown land.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 3, 2022