FEMA Storm Surge Videos Available to Warn Public of Threats
When tropical systems cause storm surge, more than 20 feet of water can be produced and pushed towards the shore, causing massive flooding and also flooding from rivers. Keep Reading
Louisiana Activates Emergency Plans to Face Tropical Storm Barry
Louisiana National Guard authorized to activate up to 3,000 soldiers and airmen with helicopters, high-water vehicles and boats in over 20 communities. Keep Reading
U.S. Has Its Wettest 12 Months on Record – Again
Rain – and plenty of it – was the big weather story in June, adding to a record-breaking 12 months of precipitation for the contiguous U.S. Keep Reading
Barbara to Swipe at Hawaii as a Tropical Rainstorm Next Week, Threaten Flash Flooding
Barbara was once a 155-mph Category 4 hurricane. However, even though the tropical cyclone will continue to head toward Hawaii in the coming days, it will weaken. Keep Reading
CBO: Hurricanes and Storm Flooding Taking a $54 Billion Annual Toll
Report estimates that a combination of private insurance coverage for wind damage, federal flood insurance, and federal disaster assistance would cover roughly 50 percent of losses to the residential sector. Keep Reading
Drinking Water Problems Linger Long After Missouri River Flooding
Last month's flooding caused more than $3 billion damage in Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri when spring rain and melting snow combined to overwhelm area rivers. Keep Reading
Air Force Needs Almost $5 Billion to Recover Bases From Hurricane, Flood Damage
The Air Force is asking for $1.2 billion in supplemental funding for fiscal year 2019 and $3.7 billion for fiscal years 2020 and 2021. Congress would need to approve the funding. Keep Reading
Historic, Widespread Flooding to Continue Through May, Says NOAA
Offices across the National Weather Service have been working with local communities, providing decision-support services and special briefings to emergency managers. Keep Reading
Along the East Coast, Rainy Days, High Tides and Sea Rise Make Floods a Part of Life
Flooding has become so common that Norfolk resident Kiquanda Baker says residents will cancel plans if rain is in the forecast. Keep Reading
Flooding in California as Rain Hits Wildfire-Burned Areas
The Butte County Sheriff's Office issued an evacuation order for an area east of Chico, a city near the Camp Fire burn area, after storms dumped inches. Keep Reading
