The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Florida authorities respond to people trapped in homes as Hurricane Ian knocks out power to 2.5M

Authorities were responding to multiple water rescues as storm surges threatened coastal areas.

Axios · Sep 29, 2022

NSW State Emergency Service overhauls flood warning system

The NSW SES announces a major overhaul to flood warnings after an independent inquiry found it was "unprepared for events of the scale" seen in early 2022.

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

4,000 evacuated as storm Noru hits

Over 4,000 people in Ubon Ratchathani have been evacuated after recent flooding was set to intensify as Typhoon Noru hit northeastern Thailand on Wednesday night.

Bangkok Post · Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian weakens to Category 3, but still hammers Florida with ‘catastrophic’ winds, surge

MIAMI — After days of anxious waiting and preparation, Hurricane Ian weakened to a Category 3 just hours after crashing ashore near Punta Gorda with “catastrophic” winds — marking the beginning of the end for the historic storm.

Miami Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Experts: Negative storm surge in Tampa Bay as Ian approached

Water drained from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022

Teams search for 20 people whose boat sank off Florida as Hurricane Ian loomed

Four people swam to shore and three were rescued but others remain missing, officials say

The Guardian - US · Sep 29, 2022

Rescue calls pour in as Hurricane Ian batters Florida with ‘catastrophic’ winds and surge

MIAMI — After days of anxious waiting and preparation, Category 4 Hurricane Ian crashed ashore near Punta Gorda on Wednesday afternoon, slamming southwest Florida with “catastrophic” 150 mph winds, driving rain and a dozen feet of storm surge.

Miami Herald · Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Buildings ripped apart and streets turned into rivers by 150mph storm

Hurricane Ian has swept through Florida with 150mph winds, torrential rain and a treacherous sea surge that has led to streets of running water up to the level of rooftops

Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022

Ian likely to strike NC overnight Friday; Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency

RALEIGH — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as “monster” Hurricane Ian lashed Florida and set its sights northward.

Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022

New warnings in NSW as storms threaten

With a third consecutive La Nina storm season approaching, the NSW SES is adopting a clearer warning system to alert people when they are in danger.

AAP · Sep 28, 2022