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fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

Torrential rain in eastern Spain revive memories of last year's deadly floods

Eastern Spain faces renewed heavy rains and widespread alerts, causing flooding, road closures, overflowing ravines, and heightened fear in areas previously hit by flash floods.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 days ago

4 dead after flooding in Arizona, including in historic mining town

Heavy rains and flooding in Arizona killed four people, forced rooftop rescues, washed out a propane distributorship scattering 1,000 tanks and stranded visitors.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Camp Mystic in Texas to reopen next summer, one year after floods killed 27

Camp Mystic will partially reopen next summer, with flood-damaged Guadalupe River areas closed, after a July flood killed 27 campers and counselors.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Aftermath of late summer storm includes destroyed homes, a closed highway and a child death

The storm dumped inches of rain on the San Bernardino County mountains and foothills and unleashed a torrent of mud, rocks and trees, particularly in burn scars near Oak Glen and Forest Falls. In the end, three homes were destroyed and more than a dozen other homes, businesses and outbuildings were damaged, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District.
California
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Weather tracker: Flash floods and landslides wreak havoc in California

Tropical Storm Mario remnants caused deadly flash floods and landslides in California; a weather front battered New Zealand with heavy rain, strong winds, and outages.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fear haunts us': Pakistan's floods leave mental scars long after waters recede

Torrential rains and flash floods in northern Pakistan have killed hundreds, destroyed homes and services, displaced families, and triggered a severe emerging mental health crisis.
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US news
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Maps for why all the flash floods

July 2025 marks 'flash flood month' in the U.S. due to high temperatures and specific weather patterns, impacting various regions differently.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

After L.A. firestorms and Texas floods, forecasters haunted by warnings not being heard

Flash floods in Texas killed at least 133, catching local officials by surprise despite prior meteorologist warnings.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

5 Key Takeaways: Over 38,000 Texas Homes Located in 'Flash Flood Alley' Zone

At least 38,600 residential structures were within the flood zone during the July 4 Texas floods, with Tom Green, Travis, Williamson, Burnet, and Kerr counties having the highest number of potentially impacted properties.
SF real estate
#weather
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago
Environment

A Disaster Expert Explains Why the Texas Floods Were So Devastating

Flash floods can develop quickly and have varied impacts, necessitating careful risk communication.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Miami food

Hail threatens to damage Helene-ravaged North Carolina ahead of flash flood risk

A weather pattern causing severe storms and flash floods will impact the Southeast through early next week, particularly in areas recovering from Hurricane Helene.
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New York City
fromAP News
2 months ago

NYC subway service operational but some roads in NY and NJ remain closed after heavy rains

New York City's subway service resumed fully after heavy rain caused significant flooding and travel disruptions in New Jersey.
fromThe Mirror US
2 months ago

Footage shows water gushing into subway stations as NYC hit by flash floods

More than 50 million Americans were placed under flood watches across parts of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania as torrential downpours moved through the region.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

What should you do in a flash flood? Expert safety tips for before, during and after

Flash floods can occur with little warning and are exacerbated by climate change.
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Environment
fromNature
5 months ago

Meet the researchers pioneering Spanish climate solutions

Spain's flash floods in October 2024 underscore the severe impact of climate change on vulnerable regions, causing widespread devastation and 200+ fatalities.
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Environment
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Why it's so hard to warn people about flash floods

Flash floods form rapidly, making advance warnings challenging, with recent Texas floods exemplifying this risk.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Texas floods: more than 100 people dead as questions intensify over handling of disaster

Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country resulted in over 100 deaths, with recovery efforts underway and hope of finding survivors fading.
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fromSFGATE
2 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Bay Area family of ex-SF Giants pitcher still missing after Texas flash floods

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Bay Area family of ex-SF Giants pitcher still missing after Texas flash floods

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fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Marin County Family, Brother of Former Giants Pitcher Tyler Walker, Missing After Texas Floods

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US news

Marin County Family, Brother of Former Giants Pitcher Tyler Walker, Missing After Texas Floods

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dozens missing after flash floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh faces significant destruction and casualties due to rainstorms, leading to flooding, landslides, and ongoing rescue efforts hampered by treacherous terrain.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Texas's Camp Mystic confirms 27 children and counsellors died in floods

Devastating flash floods in Texas have resulted in 27 fatalities at Camp Mystic and 82 across the region, prompting urgent safety concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.it
3 months ago

One dead as flash floods hit northern Italian town

A 70-year-old man died in Bardonecchia due to flash floods caused by torrential rain, highlighting increasing emergency weather events.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Warning over biblical flooding set to thrash US state

‘Our top priority right now is search and rescue. There are still people unaccounted for. Stay off the roads so crews can work quickly and safely.’
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Deadly flash floods kill 13 in San Antonio and at least 3 in West Virginia

Recent flash floods in San Antonio resulted in 13 fatalities and numerous water rescues, marking a significant weather event following years of drought.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

School Bus Swept Away as Floods in South Africa Kill at Least 49

Severe flash floods in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including children.
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