The Latest Breaking News from Flood

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A huge three-year plan will see millions spent on reducing the risk of flooding from the river bursting its banks

Survivors have shared their experiences in this year’s Northern Rivers floods at a meeting in Mullumbimby.

Birdsville residents and tourists are stranded in the township as the weather bureau warns of rising levels along the Diamantina River.

A Met Office forecaster has warned of a "dramatic end to the week" as heavy gales and thunderstorms move across the country, with flooding, travel disruption and power cuts all possible

People trying to eke out a road to recovery after this year's floods say they've applied for government grants only to find fraudsters have beaten them to the punch — and the battle against bogus claims is holding up money for those in need.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The low-pressure system that is forecast to become Tropical Storm Alex is bringing strong winds, rain and flooding to northwestern portions of the Bahamas as it moves over the Atlantic Saturday evening.

Those on the ground after fires and floods say recovery efforts require a complete restructure

The National Hurricane Center estimated that the storm could dump as much as 15 inches of rain on South Florida.

Torrential downpours and hail could hit the region

For locals living on the shores of Lake Macquarie, proximity to the water is considered an asset.But, as far as insurance companies are concerned, the risk to cover properties around parts of the lake is too high, seeing prices skyrocket or deeming homes completely uninsurable.