Floods - Page 40

September 1, 2022

Dangerous heat to threaten West, bringing record temperatures

In the West, dangerous heat will affect millions, with record-setting temperatures forecast through the weekend. A front in the South will bring thunderstorms.

August 31, 2022

Louisiana donating up to 300 travel trailers used for Hurricane Ida survivors to Kentucky flood victims

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said that Louisiana was donating up to 300 travel trailers to help those displaced in historic flooding that swept across eastern Kentucky in July.

August 31, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi water crisis: Biden approves emergency declaration, FEMA aid

President Biden approved an emergency declaration for the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. FEMA announced that federal emergency aid had been made available.

August 30, 2022

Jackson, Mississippi cannot produce water to fight fires, flush toilets: governor

Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday night that he is declaring a state of emergency after flooding that affected the water supply in the capital of Jackson.

August 29, 2022

Mississippi mayor urges Jackson residents to ‘get out now’ as river flooding expected from heavy rains

Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba urged residents of Jackson, Mississippi, on Saturday to leave the city ahead of possible flooding as the Pearl River approaches its crest.

August 29, 2022

Severe weather expected from Midwest down into Texas

Storms that could bring risks of large hail, damaging winds, heavy rain and isolated tornadoes are possible along a cold front stretching from the Midwest into Texas.

August 25, 2022

Dozens of Mississippi day care children, workers rescued from rising flood waters

Heavy rain and flooding caused a lot of rescues in Mississippi on Wednesday, including dozens of children at a daycare facility.

August 23, 2022

Arizona woman who went missing in Utah’s Zion National Park found dead

An Arizona woman who went missing during a hike in Utah's Zion National Park last week was found dead Monday, according to park rangers.

August 23, 2022

Elderly Uber driver killed in north Texas flash flooding, lost her life for $18 fare: report

Joleen Jarrell, 60, was killed in Mesquite, Texas, after she reportedly dropped off an Uber fare and flash flooding swept her vehicle off of a bridge early Monday.

August 23, 2022

Dramatic video, photos show New Mexico driver being rescued from floodwaters

A series of dramatic photos and a video have emerged of a driver being rescued from his car that got stuck in floodwaters along the Felix River in New Mexico.