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March 23, 2023

Army Corps investigating New Orleans flood protection system after drainage pump corroded in 5 years

A massive drainage pump that is crucial to getting water out of the New Orleans during hurricanes has corroded just 5 years after being installed.

March 22, 2023

Arizona residents told to evacuate as water levels rise in rivers, basins

A flood warning was issued in north-central areas of Arizona as water levels rise in rivers and basins. Residents were told to prepare for evacuation.

March 22, 2023

Southwest, Plains to see severe weather, risk of tornadoes and hail

While California will get a bit of a break, a strengthening system will bring flooding rainfall, damaging winds, tornadoes and the risk of hail to the Southwest and into the Plains.

March 20, 2023

Car caught in flash flood? Follow these 3 survival tips

Safety expert Mike Berna shares tips on what to do if your car gets caught in a fast-moving flood and you have run out of options to drive to safety.

March 20, 2023

New evacuations ordered near California towns where levee broke

California’s agricultural communities Alpaugh and Allensworth were told to evacuate when a levee was breached Sunday. Over a thousand residents are facing major flooding threats.

March 19, 2023

One hiker rescued, two killed after canyons flood Utah-Arizona border

 Utah Department of Public Safety shared this rescue video.

March 16, 2023

Flood warning in Sedona, Arizona, downgraded hours after issuing evacuation alerts

Hours after telling residents to evacuate immediately, a flood warning for the city of Sedona, Arizona, has been downgraded to an advisory.

March 16, 2023

Severe weather from the Plains to the Gulf Coast will bring tornado risk, other threats

Thunderstorms will bring severe hazards from the southern Plains and along the central Gulf Coast as wet weather is forecast for the eastern third of the U.S.

March 14, 2023

Phoenix experiences riverbeds, bottomland flooding due to heavy snowmelt

East of downtown Phoenix is experiencing riverbeds and bottomland flooding due to a recent heavy snowmelt. The snowmelt is expected to accelerate next week.

March 14, 2023

Northeast storm brings heavy rain, strong winds of up to 60 mph

A powerful Northeast storm is bringing heavy rain, coastal flooding, snow and winds at speeds exceeding 50 to 60 miles per hour in some areas for several hours.