Tag: recedes

As water recedes from flash floods, eyes turn to the Mississippi

Jun. 23—RED WING, Minn. — As flooding from heavy rains over the weekend recedes in Southeast Minnesota, emergency management officials are still bracing for high water. Forecasts show the potential for major flooding on the Mississippi River in Red Wing by next Sunday, June 30, 2024. That depends in part on how much rain does […]

Displaced wildlife may be found in unlikely places as flooding recedes

May 13—As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks, and raccoons into some people’s yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground. Common sense precautions should be practiced; be aware that […]

Displaced wildlife may be found in unlikely places as flooding recedes

May 8—AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people’s yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground. Common sense precautions should be practiced; be […]

Displaced wildlife may be found in unlikely places as flooding recedes

May 8—AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people’s yards and houses as they seek cover or higher ground. Common sense precautions should be practiced; be […]

As the snow recedes, bears are waking up in Anchorage

Apr. 18—As Anchorage begins to warm after a winter that has brought near-record amounts of snowfall, bears are waking from hibernation. The annual emergence of bruins around the city — even with snow still covering many trails — is prompting authorities to warn residents to keep their distance from the animals. Bears this spring have […]

Iceland volcano recedes after ‘black day’ of town fires

REYKJAVIK (Reuters) – A volcano that erupted in southwest Iceland for the second time in less than a month appeared to be significantly less active on Monday despite indications of magma still flowing underground. “A black day” read the front page headline of Icelandic daily Morgunbladid across an image of bright-orange lava fountains and houses […]