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July 28, 2020

Hanna flooding turns deadly in Mexico as water rescues continue in South Texas

Devastating flooding was reported in parts of northern Mexico as the remnants of Hurricane Hanna moved across the region on Monday. Rescues continue in parts of South Texas.

July 28, 2020

What is a flash flood: Here's what you need to know

There is a key difference between the terms "flood" and "flash flood."

July 28, 2020

Maryland sees first heat-related death of 2020 as hot weather lingers for East; floods threaten Midwest

A blazing heat wave along the East Coast in recent days turned deadly in Maryland as another hot day is forecast for Tuesday.

July 27, 2020

Hanna drenches South Texas, Mexico with flooding rain; 3 rescued from sinking boat

The remnants of Tropical Depression Hanna are still bringing the threat of flooding on Monday, as video from a rescue over the weekend was released.

July 27, 2020

Hot weather roasts East Coast as heavy rain, flood threat grows for Southwest, Rockies

The hottest temperatures of the year will roast much of the East Coast on Monday as a flood threat goes out West from monsoonal moisture.

July 26, 2020

Hurricane Hanna weakens to tropical storm after causing pier collapse: reports

Hurricane Hanna made a furious entry into southern Texas on Saturday but by early Sunday had weakened to a tropical storm as it moved inland.

July 23, 2020

Severe weather threat for over 90 million in Northeast after storms slam NYC area, spark church fire

Another round of severe thunderstorms is possible across the Northeast and New England on Thursday, a day after wild lightning in the New York City area set a church on fire.

July 23, 2020

Hurricane Douglas becomes major Category 3 storm, may bring strong winds and rain to Hawaii

The first hurricane this season in the Central Pacific strengthened late Wednesday into a major storm as it remains on track to potentially impact Hawaii by this weekend.

July 21, 2020

China flooding leaves thousands trapped after levees fail, another dam at risk of breaking

More than 10,000 people are trapped in a town in eastern China as worsening flooding in recent days across much of the country puts renewed pressure on dams. 

July 15, 2020

'Extraordinary' increase of coastal flooding in US due to sea level rise, report says

Communities in coastal areas of the U.S. saw record-setting high-tide flooding last year, part of a trend of rising seas that government scientists said Tuesday is expected to continue into 2021.