Tag: flood
Desperate search for survivors after powerful Hurricane Ida l WNT
Ida made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane near Port Fourchon, Louisiana. More than 70 million people from the Gulf Coast to the Northeast are…
Louisiana neighbors, community come together to help l WNT
After Hurricane Ida tore across Louisiana and Mississippi last weekend, communities have come together to help those who lost everything in the storm. WATCH THE…
NYC issues 1st-ever flash flood emergency
A flash flood emergency was declared for the first time in New York City as subway stations and streets became flooded with the remnants of…
Storm death toll rises across the Northeast l WNT
New York City officials declared the city’s first flash flood emergency. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul called the rain “unprecedented” and pointed to climate change…
‘It’s Not Too Late’: Climate change driving greater need for flood insurance
ABC News’ Ginger Zee discusses the need for flood insurance, as new FEMA flood maps take into account income and some real estate listings start…
Hurricane Nicholas slams Gulf Coast overnight l GMA
The Western Gulf Coast was hammered with flash floods and storm surge as heavy rain and high winds barreled through parts of Texas. LEARN MORE:…
Hurricane Nicholas hammers Texas coast
The Category 1 storm made landfall south of Houston on Monday night, and the storm surge flooded roads. The storm is now threatening Louisiana with…
Oil spill, Afghanistan, and flood in Britain: World in Photos, Oct. 5
A look at the top photos from around the globe. source
Rescue teams save 5 men trapped in flooded ‘cyclops’ cave
The five men were rescued one by one by emergency crews after they were stuck inside a partially flooded cave in Virginia for almost 48…
Residents in Southern Plains brace for potential twisters, baseball-sized hail
There have been more than 100 reports of severe weather in the last 24 hours and flash-flood warnings in Texas’ Houston area. source
Home swept away by floodwaters in Oklahoma
Erosion caused by flooding left several homes on the verge of falling into Oklahoma’s swollen Cimarron River, including at least one that was swept away…
Fire chief rescues 6 teens from flash flood
Fire Chief Tom Burgasser jumped into flood waters in Northern Ohio to rescue teen boys who were playing in a creek. #ABCNews #Weather #Flooding source
Barry dumps more rain as flood worries continue
Authorities made 40 water rescues in Panama City Beach, Florida, due to deadly rip currents off the Florida coast. #ABCNews #Barry #Hurricane #Flood #Rain source
Raging floodwaters push cars through streets of Spain | ABC News
A torrential downpour led to major flooding near Madrid, with raging waters pushing vehicles down the street. #ABCNews #Weather #Flood #Spain #Madrid #News SUBSCRIBE to…
911 dispatcher under fire for chastising woman who later died drowning in flash flood
Debra Stevens’ SUV was caught in a flash flood when she called 911. The dispatcher, whose name was not released, responded with criticisms for getting…
Remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda slam southeast Texas
People abandon vehicles, evacuate homes due to flooding; Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne described flooding in their county from Imelda as worse than Hurricane Harvey…
Water rescues continue in Texas as flooding devastates the area
Parts of the Houston area have been engulfed by 43 inches of rain. source
Venice underwater as historically high tides continue to rise l ABC News
The famous Italian city is swamped and the government has allegedly failed to complete multibillion-dollar flood defenses. #ABCNews #Venice #VeniceFlood #Flooding #ClimateChange source
New round of devastating flooding in Venice
The deadly flooding has submerged some of Venice’s famous landmarks while also damaging homes and businesses; the mayor said it could cost more than a…
2 different storms cause hazardous travel on both coasts
How much of a threat does this weather pose for holiday travelers? source
