The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Five killed after torrential rain and flash flooding hits Australia

Hundreds of flood-hit residents still in evacuation centres even as conditions improve

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Drowned herds. Towns under water. Farmers in NSW are facing ‘absolute devastation’

Those who survived the 2021 floods and are still recovering from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, ‘have lost absolutely everything’ in the latest deluge

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2025

Two dead in Australia as flash floods devastate rural towns

More than 500 people were rescued in the flooding emergency in New South Wales state north of Sydney

Evening Standard · May 22, 2025

Three dead, one missing as New South Wales faces worse flooding than many have seen in their lifetimes

With more intense rain forecast, the SES has a fleet of 500 boats and nine helicopters trying to assist 48,000 people isolated in flood waters

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

What is going on with the floods in southern France? Everything we know

Three people have been killed as severe weather swept through southeastern regions of France

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

Three dead and two missing as violent storms spark flooding in southern France

The floods were compared to ‘scenes of war’ by one regional mayor

Evening Standard · May 21, 2025

‘There is nothing left’: Seaside town devastated by violent storm as flooding kills three in southern France

Three pensioners died after becoming swept away by floodwater while in their cars

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

Floods isolate almost 50,000 people in NSW as BoM warns of more rain

Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning river

The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

Floods strand 48,000 people amid flurry of roof rescues

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

AAP · May 20, 2025

‘Unprecedented rainfall’: NSW downpour leads to evacuation orders for towns and 24 flood rescues

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 68 schools closed

The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025