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News Articles: flash floods

American Red Cross Disaster Relief trucks. (Red Cross of Georgia/Twitter)

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Red Cross rescues Smyrna residents from homes after flash floods

The Greater Atlanta American Red Cross Chapter responded on the night of Tuesday, July 24, after several individuals had to be water-rescued from their homes following fast flooding at Coopers Creek Circle in Smyrna, Ga., in the metro Atlanta area.

July 24, 2024
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By:
  • GPB News Staff
People walk next to a house destroyed by the floods in the village of Nyamukubi, South Kivu province, in Congo, Saturday, May 6, 2023. The death toll from flash floods and landslides in eastern Congo has risen according to the governor and authorities in the country's South Kivu province.

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  • Africa

Hundreds dead as the death toll from floods in eastern Congo nearly doubles

The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, said more bodies were recovered Sunday, including many found floating in Lake Kivu.

May 08, 2023
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By:
  • The Associated Press
People stand under an umbrella while looking toward the skyline from Twin Peaks in San Francisco, Thursday, March 9, 2023.

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  • Weather

Back-to-back atmospheric rivers are plowing through California

California is expected to see a warmer, wetter storm through the weekend — posing a serious risk of flooding, particularly in central California.

March 10, 2023
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By:
  • Juliana Kim
Vehicles after a flood in July 2022 in Jackson, Ky. Deadly floods in the region were caused by very heavy rain.

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  • Climate

How climate change drives inland floods

As the Earth heats up, heavy rain is getting more common across the United States. That means more severe floods happen more often.

August 03, 2022
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
Water rescue teams travel overflowed Troublesome Creek on Friday to rescue people that have been stranded since Wednesday night in Lost Creek, Ky.

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  • Weather

Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue

Major floods have devastated Eastern Kentucky and parts of Virginia and West Virginia. The death toll continues to climb as search and rescue teams cover the affected areas.

July 29, 2022
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By:
  • Shauneen Miranda
A pedestrian tries to cross a flooded Queen Street, Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, in Honolulu.

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  • Weather

Hawaii remains under flood warnings as a 'kona low' storm continues to dump rain

The weather caused damage, but there were no storm-related deaths as of Monday afternoon. Officials warned that the storm, which began over the weekend, remained a threat.

December 07, 2021
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By:
  • Joe Hernandez
Rescuers carry a boat into the subway in Zhengzhou, China, in July after flash floods trapped passengers underground.

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  • Climate

NYC's Subway Flooding Isn't A Fluke. It's The Reality For Cities In A Warming World

Underground trains are incredibly susceptible to flooding from climate-driven extreme rain and sea level rise. Cities around the world are racing to adapt their transit systems.

September 02, 2021
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  • Rebecca Hersher
Debris could be seen piled up in Waverly, Tenn., on Sunday after heavy weekend rains caused deadly flash flooding. Climate change is driving more torrential rain around the world.

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  • Science

The Floods In Tennessee Aren't Freak Accidents. They're A New Reality

At least 21 people died in floods in Tennessee over the weekend. Such dangerous flash flooding is a hallmark of climate change.

August 24, 2021
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  • Rebecca Hersher
The remains of a burned home are seen in the Indian Falls neighborhood of unincorporated Plumas County, California on July 26, 2021. Extreme weather events have claimed hundreds of lives worldwide in recent weeks, and upcoming forecasts for wildfire and hurricane seasons are dire.

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  • Environment

Climate Change Is Driving Deadly Weather Disasters From Arizona To Mumbai

There's been about two degrees Fahrenheit of warming so far worldwide. That may sound like a small number, but scientists say it's enough to make extreme weather events much more common.

July 29, 2021
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  • Rachel Treisman
Hurricane Irma damaged homes in the Florida Keys in 2017. A new study finds buildings in the contiguous U.S. are concentrated in disaster-prone areas.

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  • Science

More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds

Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots.

June 24, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher
A car that was carried by floodwaters leans against a tree in a creek in Nashville, Tenn., on Sunday. Heavy rainfall flooded roads, submerged vehicles and left many people in need of rescue.

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  • Weather

At Least 4 Dead, 130 Rescued As Nashville Sees Worst Flooding In Over A Decade

Floodwaters submerged roads and left people clinging to trees, authorities said. The rain has subsided, but officials are warning residents to stay vigilant as creeks and rivers rise.

March 28, 2021
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman
Before the flood, Aaron Trigg says, there were baseball games and kids playing on the playground near his house in Rainelle. After the flood, that changed. "Now, it was just silence," he remembers. "It affected the spirit of the town."

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  • Science

A Looming Disaster: New Data Reveal Where Flood Damage Is An Existential Threat

More than 4 million homes face substantial risk of expensive flood damage, a research organization says. Communities where flood insurance is already unaffordable face potentially catastrophic damage.

February 23, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher,
  • Huo Jingnan,
  • and 1 more
Baltimore is struggling to pay for the massive infrastructure and public health costs associated with global warming. As in many cities, flood risk has dramatically increased as the Earth has gotten hotter.

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  • Science

Supreme Court Considers Baltimore Suit Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change

Overwhelmed sewers. Flooded streets. Deadly heat waves. Baltimore is one of many American cities where the costs of climate change far exceed local resources. Should oil companies pay?

January 20, 2021
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher

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  • Science

Rain, Surge And Wind: How To Understand Your Hurricane Risk

Focus more on water, less on wind and beware the cone of uncertainty. Here's a simple guide for understanding hurricane risks.

August 23, 2020
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By:
  • Rebecca Hersher

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