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Rescuers still pulling bodies out of the water as death toll in South Africa floods reaches 86
The death toll in floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape province has risen to 86, the police minister said Saturday as ...
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Swift water training prepares first responders, just in case
The Laconia Fire Department's annual swift water training allows firefighters to practice rescue operations in current speeds ...
Water rescues conducted in Sanford amid heavy flooding
According to city officials, the Sanford Fire Department, Sanford Police Department, and Sanford Public Works responded to the flooding. Swiftwater rescue teams with Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue and ...
Flash flooding kills 5 in West Virginia, rescue teams searching for missing people
Flash flooding caused by torrential rains has killed five people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews are out searching for three other people who are missing ...
Flash flooding leaves motorists, residents trapped
Flash flooding caused by more than 5 inches of rain that fell Thursday afternoon led to problems across Sanford and Lee County. The floodwaters left motorists stranded in their cars and people trapped ...
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Flash Flood Watch Issued by NWS for Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Ahead of Expected Heavy Rainfall
NWS issues a Flood Watch for DC, Maryland, and Virginia due to potential flash flooding from expected heavy rainfall.
Death toll rises to 78 in South Africa floods
The death toll in floods in one of South Africa's poorest provinces rose to at least 78 on Thursday as a top official said ...
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Eastern Cape flood death toll rises to 88
Officials in the Eastern Cape have confirmed the death toll in recent floods has risen to 88. The provincial government says ...
Tucson Fire Department prepares crews for monsoon flooding
With monsoon right around the corner, the Tucson Fire Department is preparing for possible flooding and the ensuing swift water rescues.