As Japan Digs Out After Killer Typhoon Hagibis, More Rain Is on the Way
More than 100 river embankments collapsed during and immediately after the storm struck last weekend, causing 33,000 homes to flood. Keep Reading
OIG: FEMA Should Disallow $1.1M in Grant Funds Awarded to Flood-Stricken N.D. County
Richland County, North Dakota, did not always properly account for and expend federal funds according to federal regulations and FEMA guidelines. Keep Reading
Imelda Flooding Leaves 2 Dead in Texas, Others Stranded and Trapped
The relentless downpour that drew comparisons to Hurricane Harvey two years ago; by Thursday night, floodwaters had started receding in the Houston area. Keep Reading
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
