May 20, 2020 Michigan flood hits record level, dam breaches 'historic event' playing out in midst of coronavirus, Whitmer says Floodwaters in central Michigan broke records early Tuesday and threatened to rise even higher after catastrophic dam failures forced about 10,000 people to evacuate.
May 20, 2020 What is a cutoff low? Why these stalled systems can create hazardous situations What is known as a "cutoff low" can remain stationary for days or even meander in any direction.
May 19, 2020 Whitmer issued a state of emergency after 2 dams were breached in Midland County Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a state of emergency for Midland County on Tuesday night after two dams were breached in the area, forcing the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan.
May 19, 2020 Michigan floods bring 'substantial' concern about dams, 'cutoff low' to pack drenching rain A slow-moving storm dumped heavy rain Monday across Michigan, leading to warnings about the structural stability of dams as the same weather system threatens to bring even more rain to parts of the Southeast.
May 18, 2020 Tornado touchdowns, widespread flooding in Chicago area as storm system brings 'very heavy rain' Two brief tornado touchdowns, flash flooding that closed roadways, and river flooding that forced officials to reverse the flow of the Chicago River were among the impacts from a powerful storm system that slammed the region on Sunday.
May 13, 2020 Flash flooding in Utah kills sisters, 7 and 3; body of 1 found 28 miles downstream Two sisters, ages 7 and 3, died after flash flooding during a strong thunderstorm near a state park, authorities in Utah said Tuesday.
May 12, 2020 Flash flood in Utah canyon kills girl, 7, search for missing sister, 3, after clothing found miles away A 7-year-old girl was killed and her 3-year-old sister is still missing after flash flooding was reported in a canyon near a state park in Utah on Monday when a strong thunderstorm rolled through the area, triggering a massive search for the missing child after a piece of her clothing was found miles away.
May 11, 2020 America's top 5 wettest cities If you live in one of these cities, better make sure you have a good umbrella.
May 7, 2020 Severe weather threat for Southern Plains where intense storms may bring large hail, gusty winds The threat for severe weather is returning across the Southern Plains as a developing system ushering in the polar vortex later this week to the East may bring violent weather on Thursday.
May 3, 2020 Body of missing Amish child found after Kentucky horse-and-buggy storm accident The body of the fifth Amish child who perished after their horse and buggy was swept away in a Kentucky storm last week was recovered Saturday following a four-day search, authorities said.
