The Latest Breaking News on Floods

One veterinarian, and her pets, rode out Ian’s fierce eye in a Fort Myers parking garage

As Hurricane Ian lashed Fort Myers with howling winds and sloshed floodwaters over the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, veterinarian Sharon Powell and her husband retreated to the safest place they could find for themselves and their pets — a downtown parking garage.

Miami Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Live updates: Ian strengthens into hurricane again, heads for Georgia and Carolinas

The biggest threat from the storm may be inland flooding.

Axios · Sep 29, 2022

Ian weakens into tropical storm, still battering Florida with wind, rain, storm surge

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Ian is causing “catastrophic flooding” over east-central Florida Thursday morning as it treks closer to the Atlantic, forecasters said. Once it’s in the Atlantic, Ian is forecast to near hurricane strength before approaching South Carolina.

Miami Herald · Sep 29, 2022

TUI issues Florida hurricane update as it cancels Orlando flights from UK airports

Hurricane Ian has shut down Melbourne-Orlando airport, leading to TUI cancelling flights from Newcastle, London Gatwick, Glasgow and Birmingham

Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022

3 million children may miss a semester in flood-hit Pakistan

Pakistani officials say almost 3 million children in flood-hit areas may miss at least one semester because of damage the disaster has inflicted on schools

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

More than 700 rescues in Florida as ‘historic storm’ heads towards South Carolina - as it happened

In a press conference, Ron DeSantis said food, water and other supplies are being distributed to those who did not evacuate

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2022

NSW floods: Wee Waa residents rally together as floods leave community isolated once again

In a town of 2,000 in north-western New South Wales, repeated flooding is causing havoc with crops and has cut off the community.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

First Thing: more than 2m without power as Florida hit by Hurricane Ian

‘Major, major’ storm, estimated to be 140 miles wide, sweeps inland after causing huge flooding on coast, with millions of residents in its path. Plus, life on the climate frontline

The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2022

The weather forecast where you are as Wales braces for heavy rain and winds amid Hurricane Ian fallout

Some parts of the country will see gales nearing 60pmh on Friday

Wales Online · Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian warning as Foreign Office issues 'life-threatening' alert

The storm thrashed Florida on Wednesday, causing catastrophic damage and turning streets into rivers.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022