The Latest Breaking News from Flood

Fixing broken flood gauges is important. But most of us don't evacuate even when we know the water is coming

Devastating floods have hit community after community on Australia’s eastern seaboard over the last three years. Weather systems were dynamic and difficult to forecast.

The Conversation · May 18, 2023

Five dead and thousands evacuated as Italy hit by devastating floods

Officials warned that the rainfall was ‘not over’ as people were advised to seek refuge on higher ground

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

F1 cancels Imola GP due to weather emergency

At least two people have died due to the weather conditions that have hit the area throughout May. Heavy rain caused more than a dozen rivers to burst their banks during a 24-hour period, while red weather warnings for flooding and landslides remain in place for this weekend.

Motorsport · May 17, 2023

Army organises joint flood relief exercise in Assam

The Army conducted a massive joint exercise to demonstrate the preparedness of several agencies to undertake relief operations during floods in Assam. 

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Surging Alaska rivers leave behind huge chunks of ice, damaged homes

Ice jams in two Alaska rivers have unleashed major flooding over the weekend

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

Alaska Governor Issues A Declaration Of Disaster As Flooding Hit Communities In Alaska

Ice break-ups have flooded many communities in the Alaska river where ice melting too quickly floods faster. 

Zenger · May 16, 2023

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: F1 personnel evacuated from Imola paddock amid flood fears

Images showed heavy rainfall hitting track with race only days away

Evening Standard · May 16, 2023

UN reports extensive flooding damage in central Somalia

The United Nations says floods caused by the annual rains have left “a trail of destruction” across Somalia, citing inundated homes and farmland as well as the shutdown of health facilities

The Independent UK · May 16, 2023

Nottingham café issues important reminder as it closes for revamp after flood

It will be shut for a few days

Nottingham Post · May 16, 2023

Concerns caravan park residents not 'treated equal' by flood recovery grant program

After months of assessments and reports, the NSW Reconstruction Authority says Thelma Murphy's home in a caravan park is not eligible for further disaster relief, leaving her to ask why her home is "deemed less worthy".

ABC News · May 15, 2023