Dalbeattie householders counting the cost after homes flooded A number of properties in the town were swamped after burns and drains overflowed Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Dumfries business owner calls for better support for victims after flooding Ivano's Italian takeaway was hit hard with owner Carol Williamson describing it as the worst ever Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Dumfries pub boss calls for River Nith to be dredged to avoid flooding Kimberly Woodhouse is still dealing with the effects of the latest damage to her popular bar Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Kirkton residents face months in temporary accommodation as floods ruin homes A massive clear-up operation has been ongoing since the worst flooding in 40 years destroyed a row of houses in Barrasgate on Friday night Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Dumfries and Galloway farm worker "saves his house from flooding" by building wall of animal dung Tommy Cannon decided to improvise when heavy rain caused a stream to burst its banks and send water gushing down his street Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Heartbroken daughter's OAP parents 'lost everything but clothes on their backs' in devastating floods Malcolm and Eileen Coupe, 74, from Kirkton were forced to move out of their home after the flooding. Daily Record · Jan 6, 2023
Bay Area storm: Thousands without power as damage assessments begin, with more storms to follow SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Francisco Bay Area began cleaning up Thursday from a punishing storm that left tens of thousands of people in the dark, flooded coastal businesses and killed two people, even as two more atmospheric river storms line up in the Pacific, poised to hit California… Tribune News Service · Jan 6, 2023
Fruit bowl recovery marred by storms Recent hailstorms have confounded an already tough season in Victoria's fruit bowl, but the Goulburn Valley forges ahead with its recovery after recent floods. AAP · Jan 6, 2023
After storm slams Southern California, here are the risks that remain LOS ANGELES — Another menacing storm front moved through Southern California early Thursday, bringing rain, flash flood concerns, strong winds and dangerous surf as the region was still reeling from a moisture-rich atmospheric river that pounded the entire state in recent days. Los Angeles Times · Jan 6, 2023
‘There Are Language Barriers’: Indigenous Communities Hit By WA Floods Need Food Communication A number of remote Indigenous communities are reportedly running out of food and lacking proper communication amid record-breaking WA floods. Pedestrian.tv · Jan 5, 2023
Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a toddler, and flooding homes and businesses along the coast in Santa Cruz, continued its march through the region Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023
Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a toddler, and flooding homes and businesses along the coast in Santa Cruz, continued its march through the region Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023
Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a toddler, and leading to flooding concerns that triggered evacuations will continue its march through the region Thursday. Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023
Deborah Jones lost nearly all her possessions in a one-in-50-year flood that battered Timber Creek After a flash flood days before Christmas, Deborah Jones is slowly picking up the pieces, but her chronically overcrowded home that houses 11 people may never return to normal. ABC News · Jan 5, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023 Storm slams Southern California with heavy rain, flood fears and strong winds LOS ANGELES — Another menacing storm front moved into Southern California early Thursday morning, bringing heavy rain, flash flood concerns, strong winds and dangerous surf as the region is still reeling from a moisture-rich atmospheric river that has pounded the entire state in recent days.
WEKU · Jan 5, 2023 California's 'Pineapple Express' relents, with some areas starting cleanup efforts Another huge winter storm has slammed California's coastal and inland areas with strong winds and heavy rain and snow. It has downed power lines and closed roads and is linked to at least two deaths.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023 Flood threat high in Northern California after storm kills toddler, forces evacuations A powerful winter storm that blasted Northern California with strong winds and heavy rain, knocking out power, toppling trees, including one that killed a young child, and leading to flooding concerns that triggered evacuations will continue its march through the region Thursday.
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Town devastated after record WA flooding Long-term Fitzroy Crossing resident Dwayne Ben says damage in the flood-ravaged town is extensive as downstream communities prepare for the peak to arrive.
Reuters · Jan 5, 2023 High winds, torrential rains lash California, killing at least two A massive Pacific storm unleashed high winds, torrential rains and heavy snow across California for a second day on Thursday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and disrupting road travel with flash floods, rock slides and toppled trees.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023 California’s aging levees are being pushed to the breaking point by climate whiplash LOS ANGELES — The pounding rains of New Year’s Eve had ceased, but the pastures, freeways and neighborhoods surrounding the tiny community of Wilton continued to disappear beneath a vast, growing ocean of muddy water that left only the roofs of sunken vehicles visible to rescue helicopters.
Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023 Woman dies in hospital days after being rescued from flood in the Borders Two women were recovered from the water in the Scottish Borders but one has since passed away in hospital.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2023 Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains Damaging winds and heavy rains in California have knocked out power to tens of thousands, caused flash flooding and left a child dead after a tree fell on a home
WEKU · Jan 5, 2023 Knott County attorney prepared to use eminent domain to acquire old coal property to relocate flood Knott County officials are working to acquire old coal land to help relocate flood prone communities
Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023 Flood alert as heavy rain forecast sparks warning from environment officials Heavy rain is forecast to affect this area later tonight and overnight into Friday.
Wales Online · Jan 5, 2023 Environment Agency workers to strike for first time over pay Workers are striking over a dispute over pay. The Environment Agency is responsible for maintaining vital safety structures such as the Thames Barrier and flood defences.