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"Extremely dangerous tornado" kills at least 2 in Oklahoma as storms strike Central U.S.

The storms are expected to continue to threaten the Central U.S. on Thursday.

Axios · Apr 20, 2023

Southwestern US rivers get boost from winter snowpack

Forecasters with the National Weather Service are delivering good news for cities and farmers who depend on two major rivers in the southwestern U.S. The headwaters of the Rio Grande and the Pecos River recorded some of the best snowfall in years

The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023

King tides could slow drainage, cause additional flooding in Fort Lauderdale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — King tides have returned to South Florida, adding another burden to the area’s drainage system after last week’s floods.

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

Fort Lauderdale’s unprecedented 26 inches of rain could break state and national records

An astounding 26 inches of rain fell in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, with most of that falling in just seven hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Fort Lauderdale flooded as South Florida hit by over two feet of rainfall

"This is a life threatening situation," the National Weather Service in Miami warned.

Axios · Apr 13, 2023

South Florida struggling to emerge from ‘life-threatening’ floods

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Drivers were stuck in cars, travelers were stranded at the airport, streets were impassable, school and court were canceled and a man was spotted swimming through a downtown Fort Lauderdale street as South Florida started to emerge from what one city is calling a 50-year rain…

Tribune News Service · Apr 13, 2023

Fort Lauderdale airport is closed until Friday, with more flooding possible

In 24 hours, 25.91 inches of rain fell at the Fort Lauderdale airport, the National Weather Service said. The figure would obliterate the previous record: 14.59 inches.

WEKU · Apr 13, 2023

Torrential storms batter South Florida, close key airport

Nearly a foot of rain fell in a matter of hours in Fort Lauderdale – causing widespread flooding, the closure of the city’s airport and the suspension of high-speed commuter rail service for the Broward County region

The Independent UK · Apr 13, 2023

Snowmelt flood risk to last for months, experts say

LOS ANGELES — After a relentless three months of heavy rain and snow, California is facing yet another environmental threat — sunny skies and balmy weather.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 5, 2023

Historic EF3 Tornado Confirmed In Delaware

A historic EF3 tornado, packing winds of 140 mph, ripped a 14-mile-long path through parts of Delaware. 

Zenger · Apr 4, 2023