The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning.

Storms have left large parts of France underwater, with record levels of flooding after heavy rain fell on already saturated soil. In Paris, the Seine is four metres above its normal level, forcing the closure of the riverside motorway and some commuter rail stations.

Low pressure system funnels rain over already saturated areas, compounding risk of further flooding

‘Extremely unusual’ wind gust of 193kmph recorded in Wellington overnight

Flooding expected in parts of south-west of England and Midlands and chance of snow showers in far north

Cities are slowly disappearing under water and streets turning into rivers. People wading through floodwaters is not far in the future anymore. Across the globe, low-lying cities face a mix of rising seas and sinking land. Groundwater pumping, warming oceans, and unstable land make it worse. Experts say some of…

A thatcher, gardener and others on keeping their business afloat in the bad weather – and their fears for the future

World-famous high street, that has appeared in films such as Notting Hill and Paddington, is getting a number of changes

Hundreds of millimetres of rain have been dumped on two states bracing for a wet weekend and the risk of flash flooding.

The parents of an Alabama girl who was killed at camp Mystic are seeking more safety oversight on summer camps

A powerful jet stream and blocked weather fronts have trapped storms over the UK, bringing floods and record rainfall