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indiana-news11 days ago•93 min saved

Hamilton County Declares Flood Emergency as Roads Close Under Heavy Rain

A state of emergency was declared in Hamilton County as steady rainfall caused widespread flooding, closing more than 30 roads and prompting an orange travel watch. An additional three inches of rain fell overnight, swelling waterways, with the White River gauge at Logan Street around 18.85 feet and cresting near 20 feet expected by early Saturday. Noblesville schools closed, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office conducted water rescues, and the Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate response and resources.

via Fox 59|

#emergency-management #flood #hamilton-county

local13 days ago•5 min saved

Juneau braces for river crest as evac zones tighten and closures roll out

Forecasts have the Mendenhall River cresting at 16.1–16.6 feet early Thursday, triggering evacuations by 3 p.m. and a major flood warning after midnight. An emergency shelter is open, barriers are monitored, and bridges, parks, and glacier-area facilities are being closed as officials plan hourly updates.

via Juneau Independent|

#emergency-response #evacuation #flood

weather1 month ago•3 min saved

Tri-State Braces for Recurrent Flooding as NYC Faces Severe Storms

A flood watch covers all five New York City boroughs as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten the tri-state area, with Westchester closures on the Bronx River Parkway and multiple rescues in Queens. Officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads and to have exit plans for basement apartments as storms arrive in waves and threaten continued disruption through the day.

via FOX 5 New York|

#flashflood #flood #nyc

weather1 month ago•5 min saved

Record WV flood triggers ongoing rescues as Buckhannon and Upshur County floodwaters surge

Record-setting rainfall in central West Virginia fuels ongoing swift-water rescues in Upshur County as Buckhannon’s Sand Run crests at 10.63 feet, well above major flood stage. I-79 and US-33 closures and reroutes dominate travel, power outages affect tens of thousands, and a statewide emergency has been declared. Officials warn residents to avoid flooded roads and seek high ground as the floodwaters threaten homes and infrastructure, with rescue efforts continuing across the area.

via WV MetroNews|

#buckhannon #flood #rescues

weather1 month ago•2 min saved

New York City Braces for Flood Risk as Storms Arrive

City officials warn of potential flooding as multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms move through NYC today, with 1–2 inches of rain common and 3–4 inches possible in some areas, prompting a flood watch for the five boroughs. Mayor Mamdani urged caution, especially late afternoon and evening, and advised basement residents to know exits. Stronger storms could bring damaging winds and hail; beaches carry life-threatening rip currents with red flags and no lifeguards. Temperatures stay in the low 80s until the weather clears early Wednesday, and residents are urged to sign up for emergency alerts.

via Gothamist|

#flood #floodwatch #nyc

world1 month ago•1 min saved

Satellite imagery points to suspected Ukrainian strike in Belgorod dam damage

Satellite imagery cited by Pepel suggests the Belgorod Reservoir dam in Russia was damaged on July 19, likely from a Ukrainian strike, with a roughly 30-meter spillway breach and a compromised crest road. Floodwaters are flowing into the Nezhegol River, threatening Shebekino, and Pepel warns the damage could be more serious than the 2025 repair."

via Meduza|

#belgorod #dam #flood

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Drone Rescues Man From Floodwaters, Spotlighting China's Disaster-Tech Response

Footage shows a large quadcopter plucking a flood-stranded man from an oil tanker in Guangxi and lifting him to safety, underscoring drone-enabled rescue capabilities; authorities also used telecomm drones to restore internet connectivity in flooded areas while Typhoon Maysak battered southern China, with other disasters including snakes released by rising waters, a tornado in Hubei, and landslides in Gansu testing emergency response.

via Futurism|

#china #drone #flood

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Camp Mystic seeks Chapter 11 protection as flood-related lawsuits loom

Camp Mystic, the Texas camp linked to the Guadalupe River flood that killed 28 people (25 campers, 2 counselors, and the owner), filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the Southern District of Texas. The move triggers an automatic stay on lawsuits while a reorganization proceeds, with claims likely to be resolved through a bankruptcy trust funded by insurance and camp assets. The case involves more than $10 million in debt from 1,000–5,000 creditors, with assets ranging from $1 million to $10 million (and varying assets for related entities). The camp remains closed and is under state investigations, complicating any chance of a quick reopening and potentially delaying ongoing litigation for families seeking justice.

via KUT|

#bankruptcy #business #camp-mystic

weather2 months ago•3 min saved

Houston Weather Outlook: Rain Threat Dims After Tuesday as Coastal Tropical Storm Looms

Following heavy Tuesday showers that caused localized street flooding, Houston’s rain threat is expected to ease, even as a tropical storm may form off the Texas coast Wednesday and bring 1–3 ft surge and gusty winds to coastal areas; most of the city should see 0–1 inch of rain with isolated bullseyes up to 3 inches near the coast, and Thursday–Friday look mostly sunny with highs in the low 90s, while Saturday’s forecast remains uncertain and Sunday looks dry.

via Space City Weather|

#flood #houston #rainfall

weather2 months ago•187 min saved

Texas Faces Major Flood Threat as Tropical Moisture Fuels Heavy Rain

Nearly 18 million people from central Texas to central Mississippi are under flood watches as a stalled front taps tropical moisture from remnants of Cristina, setting off multiple days of heavy rain across the Texas-Gulf region. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 3 out of 4 flood threat for four consecutive days, with 5–10 inches of rain possible and potential life-threatening flash floods in some areas; water rescues have already occurred in Texas and Louisiana. The system could become the Atlantic season’s first tropical depression or storm (Arthur) if it moves into the northwest Gulf, possibly triggering tropical-storm watches along the Gulf Coast; even if it stays inland, the heavy rainfall could persist through midweek, creating widespread flooding risks.

via CNN|

#flood #gulf-coast #rainfall

weather2 months ago•9 min saved

Houston Braces for Dual Flood Threats and Uncertain Heavy Rain This Week

Space City Weather warns Houston faces a real flood risk this week from two threats: today through Tuesday a stalled front could bring 2–4 inches of rain (with isolated 6+ inch bursts), while a slow‑moving tropical disturbance arriving midweek could unleash very heavy rainfall—potentially 20 inches in some areas—though the exact heaviest spots remain uncertain. A Stage 2 flood alert remains in effect, with forecast shifts possible toward Galveston Bay or eastern areas; residents should monitor updates and be prepared for possible significant flooding, especially from Wednesday into Friday, before conditions potentially ease this weekend.

via Space City Weather|

#flood #houston #rainfall

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Laos cave rescue: four men freed after 10-day flood ordeal

Four of seven men who entered a flooded cave in Laos to search for gold were freed after about 10 days, a day after another man was rescued; two others remain missing as rescuers describe the cave as extremely narrow and dangerous, with cheers captured as the men emerged.

via BBC|

#cave #flood #laos

world3 months ago•185 min saved

Five of Seven Trapped in Laos Cave Found Alive as Rescue Expands

Five of seven villagers trapped in a flooded cave in Laos for about a week have been found alive by specialist divers; rescuers navigated a 340-meter tunnel to reach them and continue searching for the two missing. The group had entered the cave seeking gold when heavy rains caused flash flooding, and they are on an elevated ledge with airflow that could aid extraction, which is expected to be challenging. More than 100 people, including 15 divers and experts who helped with the 2018 Thailand cave rescue, are involved in the operation.

via CNN|

#cave #divers #flood

us-news3 months ago•33 min saved

Video captures infant rescue from waterlogged Texas car during floods

A video shows emergency crews pulling an infant safely from a car trapped in floodwaters in Texas, highlighting dangerous driving conditions during severe weather and prompting warnings to avoid floodwater.

via Yahoo|

#car #flood #infant

weather3 months ago•3 min saved

Infant Rescued From Flooded Car in Beeville, Texas

A Beeville, Texas video shows first responders rescuing an infant from a car stuck in floodwaters after it entered a flooded low-water crossing during heavy rain; the infant was handed to a responder and shielded from rain, with no injuries reported as other occupants were evacuated. Officials warn floodwater is dangerous and note a flood warning for the Aransas River in Bee County.

via CBS News|

#flood #infant #low-water-crossing