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May 21, 2020

Michigan flood called '500-year' event that displaced thousands after dam failed revealed in satellite photos

Residential neighborhoods filled with floodwaters, a university football field turned into an island, and more vantage points of devastation are spotted in new satellite images from Wednesday that shows the extent of the flooding in central Michigan.

May 21, 2020

Flooding in Virginia spurs evacuation over potential dam failure, swift-water rescues reported

Residents near a dam in southwest Virginia were ordered to evacuate early Thursday after a slow-moving storm system brought flash flooding across the region as more "significant" flooding is in the forecast.

May 20, 2020

Swollen Michigan river crests as Whitmer, officials warn flood danger isn't over yet

Following a state of emergency declaration from Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday due to flash flooding, state officials are warning residents to remain vigilant as more danger might still lie ahead.

May 20, 2020

Michigan dam that failed had license revoked by feds over fears it couldn't withstand major flooding

The owner of a dam in Michigan that failed to hold back floodwaters on Tuesday had its license revoked by federal regulators in 2018 over numerous violations and concerns about withstanding a significant flood, according to federal records.

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.