India floods, landslides leave at least 40 dead, others missing
At least 40 people have died and others are missing in flash floods triggered by intense monsoon rains in northern India over the past three days, officials said Sunday. The … Read More
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Why flash flooding in Las Vegas is historically bad
The torrential flooding that has slammed Las Vegas in recent weeks is historically bad because it came on the heels of an extreme drought that made the ground less absorbent, … Read More
Las Vegas slammed with more flash floods as iconic strip, casinos under water again
Las Vegas was slammed with another wave of torrential flash floods just two weeks after hotels and casinos were consumed with floodwater. The city’s entire Strip suffered major water damage … Read More
Expansive flood threat extends from Northeast to Ohio
A slow-moving front extending from the Northeast southwestward to the Ohio and Mississippi valleys this week will trigger an expansive flash flood threat, including for waterlogged Kentucky, which continues to … Read More
Death Valley National Park record floods strand 1K people
Record rainfall Friday trigged flash floods at Death Valley National Park that swept away cars, closed all roads and stranded hundreds of visitors and workers. There were no immediate reports … Read More
Video shows Kentucky rescue crews save family of 5 trapped in attic during flooding
Rescue crews in Kentucky saved five people trapped inside an attic as floodwaters nearly submerged homes following catastrophic flooding in the eastern part of the state last week. As rescue operations continue … Read More
Woman rescued through car window during Arizona flash flood
A woman in Arizona trapped when raging floodwaters suddenly enveloped her car was saved in a daring rescue outside Phoenix, video shows. Sue Teders was driving on a dry gravel … Read More
Las Vegas braces for 4th night of severe thunderstorms
Las Vegas braced for its fourth straight night of monsoonal wind and rain on Saturday after severe thunderstorms and heavy gusts pummeled the region Thursday and Friday, meteorologists said. Storms … Read More
Mae Amburgey saved from Kentucky flood thanks to viral photo
This picture ended up being a lifesaver. An elderly woman stuck inside her Eastern Kentucky home as floods ravaged the area was saved after her granddaughter posted an image to … Read More
Las Vegas hit with more rain overnight as city recovers from flood
One day removed from being hit with powerful storms that consumed casinos, airports, and parking lots, Las Vegas is still experiencing a soaked start to its weekend. On Thursday night, … Read More
