The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Southern Florida sees record-breaking storms with up to 8in of rainfall

Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Tampa Bay experienced one-in-a-millennium record rainfall and flash flooding

The Guardian - US · Jun 12, 2024

Takeaways from AP examination of flooding's effect along Mississippi River

Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole, according to data provided exclusively to The Associated Press by the risk analysis firm First Street

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

For shrinking Mississippi River towns, frequent floods worsen fortunes

Flooding has pushed people out of their homes near the Mississippi River at a roughly 30% higher rate than the U.S. as a whole, according to data provided exclusively to The Associated Press by the risk analysis firm First Street

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2024

Rain eases and water recedes but flood risks remain

Floodwaters have begun to recede after heavy rainfalls lashed parts of NSW, causing dams to spill, but evacuation warnings remain.

AAP · Jun 7, 2024

Afternoon Update: Costello incident could be on airport CCTV footage; Archibald prize winner announced; and Netflix sued over Baby Reindeer

MPs say additional camera angles may shed light on incident at Canberra airport

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024

Warragamba Dam spills over as flood warnings issued across NSW due to heavy rainfall

Some flash flooding causing road closures and inundating homes but rainy weather forecast to ease later on Friday, BoM says

The Guardian - AU · Jun 7, 2024

Evacuation warning as rain spills dams, swells rivers

Residents in flood-prone parts of NSW are being urged to prepare for evacuation with swollen rivers and overflowing dams raising the risk of dangerous flooding.

AAP · Jun 6, 2024

Shannon Fentiman referred to Queensland ethics committee over ‘cross your legs’ stoush – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024

Summer flood claims becoming more commonplace, says major insurer

The pattern of flood claims suggests that households and businesses should be prepared for floods at any point during the year, Aviva warned.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2024

Multiple people rescued from flood waters as parts of NSW see month’s worth of rain in 12 hours

BoM issues severe weather warning for the Illawarra and far southern suburbs of Sydney

The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2024