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News18
20-07-2025
- Climate
- News18
Washington DC Floods: Waters Paralyze D.C., Cars Swallowed Overnight In Flash Flood
orrential rainfall on Saturday overwhelmed creeks and streams outside the nation's capital, prompting the issuance of a rare Flash Flood Emergency and dozens of water rescues in parts of central National Weather Service issued a series of flood alerts and described the situation as a "particularly dangerous" event for communities including Bethesda, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Silver Spring and Wheaton in Maryland.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe thunderstorms bring 70+ mph winds, Flash Flood Emergency to Iowa
DAVENPORT, Iowa – Severe thunderstorms rolled across the Midwest Friday, bringing rounds of damaging wind gusts, torrential rains and even a few reported tornadoes. The FOX Forecast Center said the tornado threat was the greatest around the Quad Cities in Iowa, but Tornado Watches spread even across the Chicagoland region. Spectators scrambled for shelter at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, where tornado sirens sounded during practice for the weekend's IndyCar races as a Tornado Warning was issued for the To Watch Fox Weather Tornado-warned Storm Sends Indycar Fans Racing For Cover At Iowa Speedway Video from spectators showed ominous skies as an emergency announcement blared over the public address system, warning people to take shelter. "Iowa Speedway may not provide adequate protection from extremely high winds, lightning, hail, or tornadoes. There is no basement or approved tornado shelter on property," the announcement said. "If no other safe option is available to you, as a last resort, the American Red Cross recommends getting into your vehicle, buckling your seat belt, and keeping your head below the windows." And the rainfall was heavy enough around the Quad Cities for the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Emergency for communities north of the Mississippi River, including Davenport. FOX Weather Exclusive Storm Tracker Corey Gerken took video of street flooding in Davenport, where several vehicles appeared to be stalled due to the high water. Rain gauges showed around 3 inches fell in short order around the area. The thunderstorms also brought along strong wind gusts, reaching 73 mph at Davenport's airport, while another gust was recorded at 85 mph in Cascade, Iowa. Dubuque, Iowa had gusts reaching 65 mph with multiple reports of trees down there and just across the borders of Illinois and Wisconsin. A strong gust knocked over a semi-truck along Interstate 380 north of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On Saturday, the threat shifts into the Great Lakes region with a Level 2 out of 5 severe storm risk in place, as a smaller dip in the jet stream pushes east, the FOX Forecast Center notes. A cold front at the surface will slowly push east, with the parent low-pressure system sitting across Canada. Download The Free Fox Weather App Hot temperatures and high humidity will increase instability into the afternoon ahead of this front, allowing for severe storms to develop. Damaging winds and hail will once again be a threat with these storms into the afternoon and evening on Saturday. In addition to the severe weather threat, a mounting flash flood risk will evolve as rounds of storms work in tandem with copious atmospheric moisture to produce high rain rates in thunderstorms forming in this very unstable environment. The greatest risk for flooding is expected in a zone from Iowa and northern Missouri through northern Illinois, where a Level 2 out of 4 flood threat article source: Severe thunderstorms bring 70+ mph winds, Flash Flood Emergency to Iowa
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Dramatic New Mexico flooding time-lapse videos show power of raging river
RUIDOSO, N.M. – At least three people, including two children, have been killed when catastrophic flooding tore through the community of Ruidoso, New Mexico, on Tuesday, and dramatic time-lapse videos provide a horrific look at just how fast the water rose. Ruidoso officials said the victims were an adult male, a 4-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy. They were swept downstream by the historic flooding that occurred in a burn scar area from recent wildfires in New Mexico. How To Watch Fox Weather The first time-lapse video (at the top of this story page) provided by the U.s. Geological Survey (USGS) shows the Rio Ruidoso rising fast as torrential rain fell over the region. The National Weather Service office in Albuquerque said the river reached a provisional crest of 20.24 feet – several feet over the major flood stage of 15 feet. The river rose 19 feet in just 30 minutes, which was a faster rate than the Guadalupe River rose in Kerrville, Texas, during the deadly flooding event that occurred over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Download The Free Fox Weather App Another video, captured by Gustavo Montes, shows water rushing downstream during the rare Flash Flood Emergency that was issued for Lincoln County as the disaster began to unfold. Officials said between 50 and 60 swift water rescues took place, and search and rescue operations are underway for those who may be article source: Dramatic New Mexico flooding time-lapse videos show power of raging river
New York Post
22-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Post
Three people killed in New York after severe thunderstorms with flash flood emergency issued: ‘Seek higher ground now!'
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. – Severe thunderstorms contributed to three deaths in central New York and dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Sunday, prompting a rare Flash Flood Emergency as floodwaters covered roads and entered homes. Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Binghamton, New York, show Oneida County's emergency manager reported three deaths after severe storms knocked down multiple trees onto at least two separate structures near Clark Mills, New York, just before 4 a.m. ET on Sunday. FOX Weather has reached out to Oneida County officials to independently confirm these storm-related fatalities. Oneida County officials said thunderstorms left more than 30,000 without power and caused significant damage in the towns of Kirkland, Lee, Westmoreland and Trenton. National Grid crews are working to restore power. 'We are doing everything we can to respond quickly and safely to the damage left by these storms,' Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., said in a statement. 'Our emergency teams are on the ground clearing roadways, coordinating with utility crews and assessing the needs of affected communities. I urge everyone to stay alert, avoid downed power lines and give our crews the space they need to do their work.' The same storm system brought a deluge of rain to central New York throughout Sunday morning. 4 A flooded street in the village of Canastota, N.Y. on June 22, 2025. Village of Canastota/Facebook Shortly before 9 a.m. ET, the NWS office in Binghamton issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Chenango County. The NWS said between 3 and 5 inches of rain had already fallen and major flash flooding was ongoing, with reports of roads and bridges overrun by water, homes taking on water, and at least 10 people stranded by flooding. Flooding was reported in areas such as Norwich, Sherburne and New Berlin. 4 Sever thunderstorms have led to three deaths in central New York state. Village of Canastota/Facebook Chenango County is in a state of emergency due to the flooding. 'This is a Flash Flood Emergency for Chenango County,' the NWS warned in its Flash Flood Emergency. 'This is a particularly dangerous situation. Seek higher ground now!' Strong to severe storms also caused flash flooding outside the emergency areas, including in Madison County, where the video above shows rushing floodwaters on a farm in Morrisville, New York. 4 A fallen tree on a road near Utica. NYDOT 4 A Flash Flood Emergency was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of upstate New York. NYDOT New York Department of Transportation crews were clearing debris from roads after the same complex of thunderstorms produced severe weather, including nearly two dozen reports of damaging winds or wind damage, farther north in the state earlier Sunday morning. Flash Flood Warnings are also in place into Sunday afternoon for parts of Broome and Tioga counties in central New York and Susquehanna and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Newsweek
15-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
At Least 3 Dead in West Virginia Floods: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. At least three people were killed and several others remain missing after flash floods swept through parts of West Virginia on Saturday night. "I have declared a state of emergency for Ohio County," Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a Sunday morning Facebook post that announced "multiple fatalities." Newsweek has reached out to the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service (NWS) for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Flash flooding poses serious dangers, with the NWS urging people to get to higher ground. Drivers are encouraged to avoid flooded roadways and watch for erosion or obstructions that can make roads unstable or impassable. People are urged to avoid entering flooded indoor spaces because of the risk of electrocution. Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard in the United States after extreme heat, with most fatalities occurring when vehicles are swept away by rising waters. What To Know An area of West Virginia near Ohio and Pennsylvania experienced dangerous flash flooding Saturday night, with Lou Vargo, director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, telling Fox Weather, "We received about 2.5-4 inches of rain through the city and the towns of Valley Grove and Triadelphia." The Weather Channel noted the incredible speed at which the water fell, reporting that, "Wheeling Creek rose from 3 feet at 8:45 pm to roughly 10 feet at 10:15, a 7-foot jump in an hour and a half." Vargo confirmed three deaths, addingthat "we still have reports of missing persons." He said that drones and dogs are helping emergency crews in the search for missing people. The NWS had issued several flash flood warnings, including a Flash Flood Emergency warning. "We have had major infrastructure damage to roads and bridges," Vargo said, noting that this complicated rescue efforts. The governor noted in his Facebook post that state police and members of West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources are supporting rescue efforts, and the Division of Highways is working to clear roads and debris. A state of emergency declaration gives the governor expanded authority to respond to the crisis, including the ability to deploy the National Guard. A sign warning of high water and road closure as a result of flash flooding in Kansas on June 4. A sign warning of high water and road closure as a result of flash flooding in Kansas on June 4. Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch/IPx/AP Images The NWS has issued a flood watch for parts of southeast Ohio and western West Virginia until 8 p.m. Sunday evening, warning that "excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks." A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of West Virginia and southeast Ohio from noon today through this evening. If you encounter flooding... turn around, don't drown. — NWS Charleston, WV (@NWSCharlestonWV) June 15, 2025 What People Are Saying The Weather Channel meteorologist Sara Tonks said on Sunday: "The storm was part of a stalled frontal system that has been bringing heavy rain to the region for several days." Lou Vargo, director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, told local WTRF: "We've never seen anything like this in Ohio County. Bridges are out, roads are gone, homes destroyed—and our first responders are still actively searching." What Happens Next? Local officials have requested that residents stay home and off the roads as emergency vehicles continued to respond to the situation. Thousands of residents remain without power, which may be delayed due to gas leaks that make it unsafe to do so, Vargo told local WTRF.
