Tag: Flash

Flash flood warning remains for Maui as heavy rain persists

Jan. 9—UPDATE: 11:15 a.m. A flash flood warning caused by heavy rain remains in effect for Maui County until 2:15 p.m. At 11:01 a.m., rain rates were slowly decreasing to one-half to 1 inch per hour across Maui although flash flooding is ongoing, forecasters said. Motorists are advised of continued road closures on South Kihei […]

Christmas Eve flash floods kill at least 6 in South Africa

LADYSMITH, South Africa – A Christmas Eve flood in South Africa claimed the lives of six people while the search for 10 more continues. Heavy rains in Ladysmith, South Africa, on Sunday caused a river to burst its banks. Rushing waters inundated the town and a road packed with families, many trying to make it […]