The Latest Breaking News on Floods

‘A saltwater crocodile on the AFL oval’: worst flooding in decades inundates NT as residents urged to avoid water

Schools and highways close and Territorians living near major rivers leave amid possibly record-breaking rain

The Guardian - AU · Mar 9

Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists

Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel.

AAP · Mar 8

Deadly flash floods devastate Kenyan capital after torrential rain

At least 23 people have been killed in flash flooding in Nairobi, police said Saturday, as search and rescue operations continued amid widespread devastation.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 8

Family of girl still missing from Camp Mystic flood asks judge to not let camp reopen

‘We call on Camp Mystic to halt all discussions of reopening and memorials,’ CiCi and Will Steward wrote to Camp Mystic officials

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Record-breaking rain across inland Australia like ‘weather whiplash’, BoM says

Some areas receive more rainfall in a week than in all of last year, having only a few weeks ago sweltered through temperatures up to 50C

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

Signs of recovery as flood-hit regions given disaster status in western France

Nearly 300 municipalities across western France are set to receive natural disaster status, as authorities point to the first clear signs of improvement following weeks of relentless rain and flooding.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 27

'I’ve lost everything': Devastated Caledonian Road shopkeeper says flooding destroyed his 17-year-old business

Businessowner saw his most valuable stock plunged under three feet of water when a Thames Water pipe burst on Tuesday afternoon

Evening Standard · Feb 25

Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder

Weeks of monsoon rain and flooding across central Australia could lead to record flooding at one of the country's natural wonders.

AAP · Feb 25

Dozens rescued from homes in Islington as burst water main sparks flooding chaos

Dozens were rescued and many more evacuated after a burst water main flooded homes and streets in Islington on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Feb 24