Ten countries and territories saw severe flooding in just 12 days | CNN
Sep 16, 2023 · It was the first of a slew of extreme weather events that have hit ten countries and territories in just 12 days – the most catastrophic being the floods in Libya, which have killed more than...
Eight catastrophic floods in 11 days: What’s behind intense …
Sep 12, 2023 · In the first 11 days of September, eight devastating flooding events have unfolded on four continents. Before Mediterranean storm Daniel sent floodwaters surging through eastern Libya, severe...
Flood emergencies from extreme rainfall hit a record high | CNN
Oct 25, 2024 · Helene dumped never-before-seen rainfall amounts of up to 30 inches in western North Carolina and caused catastrophic flood damage that left many locales unrecognizable.
‘Catastrophic flooding’ in Upper Midwest prompts evacuations …
Jun 23, 2024 · Millions of people across the US are still trudging through a record-setting heat wave that is shifting to the mid-Atlantic, while many Americans – including those in areas of New Mexico, Iowa,...
People in the Upper Midwest are grappling with catastrophic flooding
Jun 25, 2024 · Climate change makes heavy rain and severe floods more frequent in that part of the country. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: OK, the Upper Midwest is facing catastrophic flooding after days of heavy rain. A...
The Way Hurricanes Kill Is Changing. Helene Shows How.
Feb 4, 2025 · Catastrophic flooding caused by Hurricane Helene ravaged Asheville, N.C. Credit... By Loren Elliott. ... The findings revealed that rain, which led to flooding and landslides, was the most deadly ...
July 2023 brought record-high temperatures, devastating floods …
Aug 8, 2023 · Up to eight inches of rain fell over 48 hours, causing catastrophic flooding in the area. Residents had been warned that Wrightsville Dam could reach capacity, forcing it to release more water that could impact the downtown area.
Communities need to prepare for catastrophic, life-threatening …
Sep 25, 2024 · Flooding from extreme rainfall is the deadliest direct cause of tropical cyclone fatalities in the U.S. over the past decade. Heed evacuation orders if they are issued by local emergency managers. Know if you are in a flood prone area and have a plan to protect your family and important property.
A weakened Helene brings 'catastrophic' flooding as it crosses
Sep 28, 2024 · Floodwaters surround a home in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene on Friday in Crystal River, Fla. Helene weakened to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday evening but continued to unleash...
Libya, Greece, Brazil: Climate-driven storms cause catastrophic ...
Sep 13, 2023 · We’re barely into autumn and the world is already reeling from the impacts of numerous catastrophic floods that scientists say are being supercharged by climate change. As many as 20,000 people...