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CBS News
a day ago
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- CBS News
Flooding inundates Midwest as severe storms cut power, close roads and kill at least 1
Flash flooding has inundated parts of the Midwest as heavy rainfall in half a dozen states knocked out power to thousands, forced road closures and killed at least one person over the weekend, officials said. A person was killed in eastern Nebraska and another person was seriously injured when a tree fell on a vehicle they were in during a storm on Saturday, according to the Waterloo Volunteer Fire Department in Nebraska. The storm system produced wind gusts of up to 90 miles per hour in several Nebraskan counties, the National Weather Service said. The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. After rainfall began on Saturday in some areas, forecasters predicted "repeated rounds of heavy rain," along with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes into Monday. Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where up to 14 inches of rain had fallen in some areas by Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, which also noted river flooding in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Some motorists left their stranded cars on roads. Nearly 18,000 customers of We Energies in southeast Wisconsin were without power late Sunday. In the suburban village of Wauwatosa, an overflowing and fast-moving Menomonee River submerged a popular playground. "Really unfortunately, it's just a really bad overlap of circumstances in terms of how all this rain fell but then fell over such a populated area," said Andrew Quigley, a National Weather Service meteorologist. Milwaukee firefighters performed 65 water rescues by midday Sunday, with most involving people who became stranded in their vehicle amid the flooding, CBS News affiliate WDJT reported, citing Milwaukee Fire Chief Aaron Lipski. Firefighters responded to over 600 calls including for gas leaks, flooded basements, electrical outages and water rescues, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said a news briefing that emergency crews had worked overnight Saturday into Sunday to respond to gas leaks, downed wires and transformer explosions, according to WDJT. Meanwhile, crews worked to clear surface water, and the Red Cross opened two shelters in the city for displaced residents. "We're still in the middle of it," Lipski, the fire chief, told reporters on Sunday. "We're still catching up right now." Just outside of Milwaukee, organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair canceled the final day of the 11-day event on Sunday after rain flooded the fairgrounds in nearby West Allis. "We are saddened we cannot deliver this final day of the Wisconsin State Fair, but know that this is the best decision with current conditions and the forecast ahead," organizers said in a statement. USA Triathlon canceled its Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships in Milwaukee, where thousands of athletes were expected to participate. The Brewers and Mets played at American Family Field even as the parking lot remained inaccessible to traffic. "We will not be able to guarantee parking for all fans, even those who purchased parking in advance," the Brewers said in a statement before the game. City officials warned residents to avoid driving or walking in the standing waters. "It remains dangerous," the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works said in a statement, asking for patience as the city's response to the flooding continued.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Flooding cancels Wisconsin State Fair's last day as water rescues continue in Milwaukee
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states led to water rescues, power outages and road closures. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were canceling the final day of the 11-day event after rains flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, which is just outside Milwaukee. "We are saddened we cannot deliver this final day of the Wisconsin State Fair, but know that this is the best decision with current conditions and the forecast ahead," organizers said in a statement. The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. After rainfall began on Saturday in some areas forecasters predicted "repeated rounds of heavy rain," along with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes on Sunday. Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where as many as 10 inches of rain had fallen in some areas by early Sunday. Nearly 47,000 customers of We Energies lost power in southeast Wisconsin. USA Triathlon also canceled its Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships in Milwaukee, where thousands of athletes were expected to participate. Firefighters responded to over 600 calls including for gas leaks, electrical outages and water rescues, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. Meanwhile, city crews worked overnight to clear surface water. "Please continue to avoid flooded areas and do not walk or drive through standing water," the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works pleaded in a statement. "It remains dangerous." On Saturday, strong winds led to the death of one person in eastern Nebraska after a tree fell on a woman's car. In the state capital of Lincoln, the storms damaged two housing units at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, displacing 387 prisoners, the state Department of Correctional Services said. The agency said all staff and incarcerated individuals were safe and accounted for.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Flooding cancels last day of Wisconsin State Fair as authorities make water rescues in Milwaukee
Flash flooding canceled the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair on Sunday as continued heavy rainfall in half a dozen Midwest states led to water rescues, power outages and road closures. Organizers of the Wisconsin State Fair said they were canceling the final day of the 11-day event after rains flooded the fairgrounds in West Allis, which is just outside Milwaukee. 'We are saddened we cannot deliver this final day of the Wisconsin State Fair, but know that this is the best decision with current conditions and the forecast ahead,' organizers said in a statement. The National Weather Service issued flood watches and warnings for parts of Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Illinois and Wisconsin. After rainfall began on Saturday in some areas forecasters predicted 'repeated rounds of heavy rain,' along with hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes on Sunday. Among the worst hit was the Milwaukee area, where as many as 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain had fallen in some areas by early Sunday. Nearly 47,000 customers of We Energies lost power in southeast Wisconsin. USA Triathlon also canceled its Sprint and Paratriathlon National Championships in Milwaukee, where thousands of athletes were expected to participate. Firefighters responded to over 600 calls including for gas leaks, electrical outages and water rescues, according to the Milwaukee Fire Department. Meanwhile, city crews worked overnight to clear surface water. 'Please continue to avoid flooded areas and do not walk or drive through standing water," the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works pleaded in a statement. "It remains dangerous.' On Saturday, strong winds led to the death of one person in eastern Nebraska after a tree fell on a woman's car. In the state capital of Lincoln, the storms damaged two housing units at the Nebraska State Penitentiary, displacing 387 prisoners, the state Department of Correctional Services said. The agency said all staff and incarcerated individuals were safe and accounted for.
CBC
6 days ago
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- CBC
Flash flooding leaves over 100 missing in India
Heavy rain brought flash flooding and mudslides to northern India, washing away homes and leaving more than 100 people missing.
The Independent
6 days ago
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- The Independent
Village buried in mud as flash flooding kills at least four in northern India
Flash flooding in northern India has buried a village in mud, killing four people with at least 100 people missing. Footage shared on Tuesday (5 August) shows mud and debris covering Dharali in Uttarakhand state, with entire buildings being submerged by the murky water which flowed down a nearby mountain and into the Himalayan village after 'cloudburst' rainfall. A cloudburst is a sudden intense down-pouring of rain over a small area in a short period of time. Sharing the clip on social media, the Indian Army said that troops were immediately mobilised to 'assess the situation and undertake rescue operations'. The disaster struck whilst dozens had gathered in a temple for a festival. At least 10 soldiers stationed at the Harsil base are also missing, officials said.
