Why extreme rain pouring into Southwest US hasn't fully ... - ABC News
Feb 22, 2024 · The record-breaking rain soaking the Southwest U.S. in recent weeks still won't be enough to eliminate the megadrought status in the notoriously arid region completely, according to researchers.
At least 3 killed in Missouri flooding, including 2 poll workers - CNN
2 days ago · The flooding resulted from a powerful cold front that brought scattered tornadoes and heavy rain to the central and eastern United States those two days, including more than 7 inches of rain in St ...
33 million under flood watches as South drenched with another …
Jan 25, 2024 · The South is set for another day of relentless rain, thunderstorms and potential flooding, as 33 million people remain under flood watches from Texas into Tennessee.
Massive California storm brings flooding and triggers evacuations
Jan 11, 2023 · More than 20 million people across California are under flood alerts Tuesday as rain and storms continue to batter the state, and threaten to bring more flooding and mudslides. A parade of...
Rescues from floods staged as atmospheric river soaks Pacific ... - NPR
Dec 6, 2023 · PORTLAND, Ore. — The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people from flooded areas on Tuesday as an atmospheric river brought heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific...
2 bodies found in creeks as atmospheric river drops record …
Dec 7, 2023 · Authorities in Oregon are investigating the deaths of two people whose bodies were found in creeks this week as an atmospheric river brings heavy rain, flooding and unseasonably warm temperatures to the Pacific Northwest.
California flooding live updates: Storm system still brings rain and ...
Feb 7, 2024 · A storm caused by atmospheric river conditions is still dumping large amounts of rain on California, bringing flash flood warnings to southern parts of the state.
Severe Weather 101: Flood Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory
Flooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Damaging flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop.
Atmospheric river lashes California with heavy rain and wind - CNN
Feb 6, 2024 · A firehose of rain has parked over Southern California, worsening the risk of flooding. At least two people have died as a result of falling trees and more than 16 million people are under a...
As climate change progresses, when it rains it (really) pours - USA TODAY
Jun 29, 2024 · Experts say climate change is bringing more intense rainfall and flooding, with governments searching for ways to address.