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Hurricanes April 15

Hurricane Helene cleanup in East Tennessee faces stiff deadline

Crews aim to remove remaining Hurricane Helene debris from Tennessee waterways before water levels hit yearly peak.

Weather February 16

Southeast met with dangerous flooding while Northeast braces for snowstorms

The Southeastern U.S. faced heavy rains and dangerous flooding on Saturday, as much of the East was impacted by renewed harsh and soggy weather.

Flash Flood December 26

High school basketball coach dead, 8-year-old daughter missing after Christmas Eve tragedy

An Oklahoma basketball coach was found dead and his 8-year-old daughter remains missing after the family's car was swept away by raging floodwaters in Texas on Christmas Eve.

US November 6

Married poll workers drown in Missouri floods on way to election site

A Missouri couple died on Tuesday in flash floods while driving to a voting site. They were two of five people who lost their lives in rising waters on Election Day.

Spain October 30

At least 63 dead in devastating flash floods across eastern Spain, officials say

Spanish authorities say at least 63 people have died after flash floods swept away cars, turned village streets into rivers and disrupted rail lines and highways.

Media October 7

FEMA administrator fires back at Hurricane Helene critics: We've been on the ground before it hit Florida

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell clarifies the organization's response to Hurricane Helene in the wake of criticism on "Special Report."

Fox News Flash October 3

Hurricane Helene survivor says water rose 4 ft. within minutes: 'We're just thankful we are all alive'

Hurricane Helene survivor Delmus Williams expresses gratitude to be alive after the weather wreaked havoc on his town.

Tennessee October 2

11 Tennessee factory workers swept away in Helene floodwaters, company responds to evacuation decision

Workers from a Tennessee factory say they should not have been at work the day Hurricane Helene caused flash flooding in the area, as some did not make it home.

National Parks September 3

Texas hiker says Grand Canyon flash flood rescue was 'craziest day'

A Texas woman recalled how a flash flood turned an idyllic trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park into one of the "craziest day of their lives."

Arizona August 26

Body of missing Arizona hiker found days after flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

The body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was recovered from the Colorado River days after a flash flood swept her into Havasu Creek at Grand Canyon National Park.

OPINION June 11

GREG GUTFELD: Hunter Biden conviction gives Trump a 'golden opportunity' to condemn it

"Gutfeld!" host Greg Gutfeld argues Hunter Biden's "defense has a point" in arguing historical intoxication statues cannot impede on one's Second Amendment rights.

Asia May 14

52 confirmed dead, 20 missing after flash floods devastate Indonesia’s Sumatra Island

Rescuers are searching for bodies, and whenever possible survivors, of flash floods that hit Indonesia’s Sumatra Island over the weekend, authorities say.

World May 8

Mother of detained US soldier says Russian girlfriend begged for money before his arrest

Melody Jones, whose son is detained in Russia, revealed during 'America's Newsroom' her son's girlfriend asked for money before he was arrested on theft charges.

Pennsylvania April 12, 2024

Heavy rains, flash flooding trigger evacuations in Pittsburgh metro

Flash flooding in western Pennsylvania, where almost three inches of rain fell Thursday afternoon, has triggered multiple evacuations and rescues, but no known injuries.

Europe September 18, 2023

5 Greek military rescue team members killed in Libya flood relief mission

Greece's armed forces have announced a three-day period of national mourning following a road accident in flood-ravaged Libya, which killed five members of a military rescue team.

Utah August 30, 2023

Woman hiking with dog survives being swept down canyon in flash flood: rescuers

A woman was rescued from the Mary Jane Canyon in Utah after she and her dog were swept into the steep gorge during flash floods, according to rescuers.

Weather August 17, 2023

Heat will impact central US as thunderstorms forecast across country

As extreme heat expands to the central U.S. states, Tropical Storm Hilary is churning in the Pacific and is expected to bring related impacts to southern California over the weekend.

Weather August 9, 2023

Severe weather moves over central states as heat continues to break records

As Hurricane Dora moves by Hawaii, record heat continues in the southern U.S. and severe storms are forecast to impact the central states and the Ohio and Tennessee River Valleys.

Weather August 8, 2023

Severe weather forecast for New England, bringing risk of flash flooding

As record heat continues to threaten Texas, Florida and the Gulf Coast states, severe weather is forecast to bring related threats from strong storms to New England.

Weather July 28, 2023

Excessive heat bakes cities across US as Midwest, Great Lakes see thunderstorms

Big cities across the country are under heat advisories as the Midwest, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley brace for multiple impacts from strong-to-severe thunderstorms.

Weather July 27, 2023

Dangerous heat spreads across Plains, Southwest finally gets some rain

The Northeast and Midwest could see severe thunderstorms and related threats as an oppressive heat wave creates sweltering conditions over the Plains and East Coast.

Weather July 25, 2023

Severe weather in eastern US, Plains could bring tornado, flash flooding threats

As the Plains, Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for severe weather, extreme heat is continuing to expand into the Northeast on by the end of the week.

Flash Flood July 21, 2023

Pennsylvania police 'strongly believe body pulled from river is missing 2-year-old swept away by flash flood

The body of a 2-year-old girl was recovered Friday in a Pennsylvania river and is believed to be one of two children swept away from their family’s vehicle by a flash flood.

Weather July 19, 2023

Severe weather from Midwest to mid-Atlantic brings tornado, flash flooding risks

Severe weather will bring tornado and flash flooding threats from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic as heat bakes the South and wildfire smoke impacts the Great Lakes and Northeast.

Pennsylvania July 18, 2023

SC family asks public 'to pray' for safe return of infant, 2-year-old sister washed away in Pennsylvania flood

Police in eastern Pennsylvania are resuming searches Tuesday for two children who are missing following deadly flash flooding over the weekend in the Bucks County area.

Weather July 18, 2023

Severe weather in Plains, Northeast to bring possible flash flooding threats

Severe weather from the Plains into the Northeast will bring the possibility for flash flooding in areas that have already seen too much rain as heat continues to break records.

Weather July 17, 2023

More rain, storms heading to Northeast as wildfire smoke will make return to US

Severe weather and flash flood threats are set to impact the Midwest and eastern U.S. early this week as the West will continue to swelter.

Pennsylvania July 16, 2023

Pennsylvania flash flood leaves 4 people dead, 4 others missing: officials

Four people were killed and four others are missing in Pennsylvania on Saturday after severe flash flooding caused by torrential rainfall, officials said.

Weather July 13, 2023

Heat wave expands over southern US as severe storms spread through multiple regions

Following tornadoes in the Chicago area, severe weather is expected to impact the Plains, Mississippi Valley and the Northeast. Heavy rain and flooding are forecast.

Pennsylvania July 10, 2023

Video shows car in Pennsylvania being washed away during flooding

A video taken in Reading, Pennsylvania, shows a car being washed away down a street and slamming into a bulldozer as severe flooding impacted the region.