Tag: #flooding

Ex–Cyclone Koji Floods Queensland Towns, Rekindling Debate Over Warning Systems

Record rain from ex–Cyclone Koji swamped parts of Queensland, forcing rescues and isolating towns as leaders clash over flood warnings and infrastructure.

#queensland, #flooding, #cyclone, #weatherwarnings, #australia

Floods Across Albania Kill One, Force Evacuations and Spark Protests Over Infrastructure

Days of storms inundate Albania from Durrës to Shkodër and the Vjosa plain, killing one and prompting protests, probes and calls for action.

#albania, #flooding, #climate, #infrastructure, #durrës

Multi-Day Winter Storm Pattern to Spread Snow, Flooding Rains and Severe Weather Across More Than 30 States

A sprawling Jan. 6–10 storm pattern brings feet of mountain snow in the West, flooding rain and tornado risk in the South, and weekend snow near the Great Lakes.

#winterstorm, #snow, #severeweather, #flooding, #travel

Atmospheric river meets king tides, flooding Bay Area roads as Sierra blizzard snarls travel

California’s first 2026 atmospheric river hit during king tides, flooding Bay Area streets and highways while fierce winds and heavy snow shut Sierra routes.

#atmosphericriver, #kingtides, #bayarea, #sierranevada, #flooding

Cyclone Hayley batters WA’s Dampier Peninsula as Queensland monsoon floods isolate towns and kills one

Twin late-December disasters hit Australia: Cyclone Hayley damages remote WA communities while Queensland floods cut off towns and claim a life.

#australia, #cyclone, #flooding, #queensland, #westernau

Cyclone Hayley and Queensland Monsoon Floods Batter Remote Australia, Leaving Communities Isolated

A Category 3–4 cyclone hit WA’s Dampier Peninsula as Queensland’s monsoon dumped near a meter of rain, isolating towns, killing one and testing recovery systems.

#australia, #cyclone, #flooding, #queensland, #westernaustralia

Unprecedented Atmospheric River Causes Devastating Floods in Pacific Northwest

Severe flooding from an atmospheric river impacts the Pacific Northwest, displacing thousands and causing extensive damage.

#pacificnorthwest, #flooding, #atmosphericriver, #climatechange

Severe Storms Wreak Havoc in Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest

Intense storms cause flooding and hazardous conditions across Pacific Northwest and Upper Midwest, disrupting lives and infrastructure.

#weather, #storm, #flooding, #pacificnorthwest, #uppermidwest

Seattle Faces Prolonged Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Risks Amid Climate Concerns

Seattle braces for heavy rain and floods, with warnings of rivers, tides, and landslides. Residents urged to prepare.

#seattle, #rainfall, #flooding, #climatechange, #weather

Unprecedented Flooding in Kentucky Causes Devastation and Economic Impact

Severe flooding in Kentucky results in 23 deaths, massive property damage, and economic impact; emergency declared.

#kentucky, #flooding, #naturaldisaster, #emergency

Record-Breaking Rainstorm Hits New York City, Causing Fatalities and Disruptions

Severe rainstorm in NYC causes two deaths, widespread disruptions, and highlights housing vulnerabilities amid record rainfall.

#newyorkcity, #rainstorm, #flooding, #weather, #infrastructure

Nor'easter Ravages U.S. East Coast, Sparking States of Emergency

A powerful nor'easter causes severe flooding and damage along the U.S. East Coast, highlighting climate change impacts.

#noreaster, #flooding, #climatechange, #eastcoast, #emergency

Catastrophic Floods Devastate Central and Southeastern Mexico

Over 70 dead and 72 missing in devastating October floods in Mexico, sparking criticism of preparedness efforts.

#mexico, #flooding, #naturaldisaster, #rescueefforts

Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond Devastate Mexico: A Test for Leadership and Policy

Mexico grapples with severe flooding from Tropical Storms Priscilla and Raymond, sparking debate on disaster response and climate policy.

#mexico, #flooding, #disasterresponse, #tropicalstorms, #climatechange

Severe Nor'easter Strikes U.S. East Coast Over Holiday Weekend

Nor'easter brings flooding, high winds from SC to NJ, disrupting travel and daily life along the U.S. East Coast.

#noreaster, #flooding, #eastcoast, #weather, #kingtides