Hurricane Erin strikes the Outer Banks of North Carolina, causing flooding on a section of highway.
RODANTE, N.C. (AP) — Hurricane Erin has brought significant flooding to parts of the main highway in North Carolina’s Outer Banks, accompanied by strong winds and waves that have crashed beneath beach homes as the storm begins to slowly move away from the East Coast on Thursday. Forecasters expect the storm to peak on Thursday. […]
Alaska issues a disaster declaration due to the risk of flooding from a glacial lake outburst
On Sunday, Alaska’s Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a disaster due to the “immediate threat of catastrophic flooding” linked to the Glacier Lake Explosion Flood (GLOF) from the Mendenhall Glacier Side Basin. This decision follows a local disaster declaration made by the city and borough of Juneau, assisted by the Central Council of Trigint and the […]
Milwaukee flooding leads SNY TV crew to swim after leaving their car behind
Milwaukee Flooding and Brewers’ Game The Milwaukee Brewers managed to sweep the New York Mets in their recent three-game series, thanks in part to the stadium’s retractable roof and some lucky breaks amidst bad weather. If the games were held outdoors, there likely would have been multiple rainouts. Saturday’s heavy rain was intense enough to […]
Historic Flooding Closes Wisconsin State Fair
Over the weekend, parts of Wisconsin experienced severe flash floods. Photos and videos circulated online showing submerged cars, and remarkably, one person was seen swimming through the water. Around 5.74 inches of rain fell in Milwaukee, and by early Sunday, that number climbed to 6.69 inches, as reported by Fox Weather. Fox6 News Milwaukee meteorologist […]
Wisconsin State Fair shuts down due to flash flooding and rescue efforts taking place
Severe Flash Flooding Hits Wisconsin Over the weekend, particularly in Milwaukee, Wisconsin faced severe flash flooding that triggered reports of inundated roads and homes, leading authorities to close the Wisconsin State Fair. A series of heavy rainstorms resulted in an incredible 5.74 inches of rainfall recorded on Saturday evening alone. By Sunday morning, that figure […]
Southeast prepares for heavy rainfall and flooding as storms continue into the weekend
A stagnant frontal boundary affecting the southeastern United States, along with developing low-pressure systems, is expected to bring heavy rain over the next few days, particularly north of Interstate 10 across Georgia and the Carolinas. The Fox Forecast Center predicts ongoing rain and thunderstorms through the weekend, with some areas possibly seeing over ten inches […]
Severe rain brings back the risk of flash flooding to the Southeast
Flooding Concerns Continue in the Southeast The southeast is bracing for more days of heavy rain, raising worries about flash floods and potentially interrupting another cherished summer weekend at local beaches. A strong cold front, which has caused severe flooding in the mid-Atlantic and northeastern regions, is expected to move southeast this weekend and linger […]
Governor Hochul announces State of Emergency due to heavy rainfall and increased risk of dangerous flooding.
Severe Weather Hits New York and Surrounding Areas New York’s Governor Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency due to a significant risk of heavy rainfall and flash floods impacting New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and various surrounding counties. Hochul emphasized the need for New Yorkers to stay alert, mentioning: “I […]
Flooding in NYC captures semi-truck, inundates several vehicles on Queens highway as Governor Hochul announces state of emergency
The highway in Queens remained submerged on Thursday afternoon, trapping a semi-truck and three cars. This prompted Governor Hochul to declare a state of emergency for the Big Apple as heavy rain soaked the area. Emergency services from the FDNY and NYPD rushed to the ClearView Expressway near North Boulevard around 2:45 p.m. after reports […]
New Yorkers prepare for heavy flooding as the city may receive 5 inches of rain in just a few hours ahead of the evening commute
New Yorkers are being advised to brace for severe thunderstorms and possible flash floods on Thursday afternoon. There could be up to five inches of rain over a matter of hours. The city’s emergency management agency is recommending that residents avoid traveling for the next 24 hours, as the National Weather Service has issued flood […]