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November 30, 2023

Clean-up efforts of flood-plagued Burning Man festival passes environmental inspection — narrowly

After unusually severe summer storms left the Burning Man festival a mess, organizers barely passed environmental inspection of their clean-up efforts.

October 23, 2023

US Forest Service faces lawsuit over deadly flash flood linked to wildfire

The U.S. Forest Service is facing a lawsuit following the death of three people who died in a flash flood. The lawsuit alleges the agency failed to properly conduct forest management.

September 29, 2023

NJ under state of emergency over flooding

FOX Weather’s Katie Byrne reports on the ‘travel nightmare’ for commuters in the tri-state area as 23 million are under a flood watch.

September 15, 2023

Extensive flood damage prods New England states to reevaluate dams, culverts

Flooding in Massachusetts that put several dams at risk have raised concern the structures may increasingly be at risk as New England is hit by stronger and wetter storms.

September 8, 2023

Michigan property owners notch crucial legal win in dam collapse case

An appeals court has ruled unanimously in favor of Michigan residents suing the state over property loss from a 2020 hydroelectric dam collapse.

September 6, 2023

Vermont farmers become eligible for emergency loans after USDA designates summer flooding a disaster

Republican Gov. Phil Scott announced Tuesday that the USDA has designated Vermont as a natural disaster area following July’s flooding, allowing farmers to apply for emergency aid.

September 6, 2023

Cat reunited with Alaskan couple 26 days after home collapses into flood-swollen river

In August, a cat went missing after a home in Alaska collapsed during a river flooding caused by a glacial outburst. The couple was finally able to reunite with their pet 26 days later.

September 5, 2023

Burning Man traffic jam tops 7 hours as Nevada festival's road reopens following torrential rains: report

The organizers of the popular Burning Man festival in Nevada have lifted a driving ban after heavy rain caused muddy conditions in the area, stranding thousands.

September 3, 2023

Death at Burning Man festival investigated as flooding strands thousands in Nevada desert

The Pershing County Sheriff's Office in northern Nevada reportedly said a death at the Burning Man festival is being investigated amid heavy flooding.

August 28, 2023

West Virginia floodwaters trigger state of emergency in some areas

Heavy rain reported across West Virginia led to significant flooding in some areas, with Republican Gov. Jim Justice issuing a state of emergency for five counties.