BERLIN (AP) — Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms […]
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At least 4 dead as storms in Switzerland and Italy cause flooding and landslides
Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy have caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said on Sunday. The bodies of three people were recovered following a landslide in the Fontana area of the Maggia valley in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state) on the southern side of the Alps. Storms and […]
At least two dead as storms in Switzerland cause flooding and landslide
Storms in southern Switzerland caused a landslide that left two people dead and one missing, and a bridge over a small river collapsed, police said on Sunday. Storms and heavy rain affected southern and western Switzerland on Saturday and overnight, with the worst-hit areas in the Italian-speaking Ticino canton (state), on the southern side of […]
Some Ruidoso residents evacuating because of flooding
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Some Ruidoso residents are having to evacuate because of flooding, the Village of Ruidoso said on its Facebook page on Saturday afternoon, June 28. The Rio Ruidoso is experiencing flooding, the Village said, and residents in “close proximity” to the river are being asked to to move to higher ground. […]
Open house held for Thomas Creek Watershed flooding management plan in Nassau County
Nassau County held an open house on June 20th at the Callahan Community Center to discuss plans to manage and reduce flooding in the Thomas Creek area. This effort is part of the Thomas Creek Implementation Plan, funded by the Resilient Florida Program, which was created to protect Florida’s coastlines and waterways from sea level […]
Severe weather, heavy rainfall and flooding possible across Kansas City metro Friday
Severe weather could hit the Kansas City metro Friday afternoon into the evening, causing the potential for severe storms and flooding. The primary concern for the system is heavy rainfall that could cause flooding, the National Weather Service said. In its forecast discussion Friday morning, the NWS’s Kansas City office said after a round of […]
Grants City Council hears from business owners about flooding concerns
GRANTS, N.M. (KRQE) – Clean-up efforts are continuing in Grants following recent flash floods there. Last Friday, heavy rains forced emergency evacuations for multiple counties with populated areas being Las Vegas, Grants, and the Bloomfield areas. Grants mayor convicted of battery against city councilor The City of Grants heard from multiple business owners about what […]
Weather alert. Wednesday storms could bring damaging winds, flash flooding and large hail
There’s a potential for some severe storms across northern Ohio. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for several northern Ohio counties including Portage through 9 p.m. on Wednesday. Although Summit County is not included in the watch, forecasters say there is the potential for strong and severe storms across northern Ohio […]
Swollen river claims house next to Minnesota dam as flooding and extreme weather grips the Midwest
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A house that was teetering on the edge of an eroding riverbank near a Minnesota dam collapsed into the river in the latest jarring example of extreme weather gripping the upper Midwest. Video shows most of the house owned by the Barnes family falling into the flood-swollen Big Earth River […]
What happened to Minnesota’s Rapidan Dam? Here’s what to know about its flooding and partial failure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The visuals were stunning: Water from the Blue Earth River surged around a southern Minnesota dam, carrying a shipping container with it as it toppled utility poles, wrecked a substation and washed away part of a riverbank. A home teetered on the edge of an eroded slope as floodwaters rushed underneath. Earlier […]
Street flooding possible Wednesday afternoon as strong storms impact parts of Central Florida
Central Florida is forecast to see another day of active storms on Wednesday. Our area will have a 70% chance of seeing rain and storms Wednesday afternoon. Storms could even be strong in some areas. Watch: SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launches most advanced weather satellite ever made into space Street flooding is possible in some […]
Burn scar flash flooding likely in parts of New Mexico Wednesday and Thursday
Higher moisture moves into New Mexico Wednesday. This will bring more showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, along with heavier rain and a higher risk of burn scar flash flooding. Isolated and scattered storms developed again across New Mexico Tuesday afternoon. Major burn scar areas stayed mostly dry today, with the exception of the Cerro Pelado […]