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Jun 26, 2024 · Devastated communities across the Midwest are picking up the pieces after days of relentless flooding that has destroyed homes, roads and public facilities, with yet more storms to come this week.
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- Adrienne Broaddus,Patrick Smith
Jun 12, 2024 · Torrential rains pounded South Florida on Wednesday as officials warned residents to steer clear of "life threatening flooding" in some of the state's most populous regions.
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- Rob Wile,Brian Hamacher,David K. Li,Phil Helsel,Patrick Smith
Feb 4, 2024 · Over 11 million people in California are at high risk of life-threatening flooding with parts of the Los Angeles area forecast to receive close to half a year’s worth of rain by Tuesday. More than...
4 days ago · Learn about floods as natural phenomena that can cause damage or benefit, and how they are measured and controlled. Explore the flood myths from different cultures and religions, such as the biblical story of Noah's Ark.
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Jun 23, 2024 · At least one person was killed in South Dakota, officials said, as days of heavy rain pushed some rivers to record levels and parts of the Upper Midwest remained under flood warnings on Sunday.
Learn how to stay safe in a flood event with information on flood types, alerts, warnings, and survivor stories. Find out how to turn around don't drown and access flood maps and education materials.
Feb 2, 2024 · A “flash flood warning” means a flash flood is imminent or already occurring, and you should immediately move to higher ground if you’re outside or in a basement apartment.
