BUFFALO, Iowa—Dale O’Donnell bought his small brick home only 100 yards or so from the Mississippi River because he enjoys watching the river and wanted a good view from his front porch. He got his money’s worth Monday as the Mississippi crested at a near-record high just feet from his home, which was surrounded by…
Quebec Flooding: Two Firefighters Missing Northeast of Capital, States of Emergency
Provincial police have confirmed that two people swept away by the current on the flooded Rivière du Gouffre in Quebec’s Charlevoix region, where up to 60 millimetres of rain fell within a 24-hour period, are firefighters. Sgt. Audrey-Anne Bilodeau, a spokesperson for the Quebec provincial police, said the firefighters were swept away while helping two…
Tornadoes in Virginia and Florida, Flooding in Other States
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.—Officials in Virginia, Maine, and Florida are assessing damage Monday from major storms over the weekend, including some that caused power outages and wrecked homes. The City of Virginia Beach declared a state of emergency after a tornado moved through the area and damaged over 100 buildings, downed trees and caused gas leaks….
Dangerous Conditions Linger for New South Wales South Coast
Heavy rainfall and strong winds have battered Australia’s coastal areas in southern New South Wales and Sydney, with a severe weather warning remaining in place. The SES received 133 calls for help across parts of the state by Sunday morning including reports of downed trees and branches as well as requests to assist with leaking roofs and…
Mont-Tremblant Evacuates Residents Amid Flooding, Other Quebec Cities Warn Residents
Several municipalities in Quebec’s Laurentians, north of Montreal, are warning residents to take precautions as local rivers spill their banks. Mont–Tremblant officials asked people living on four streets near the Diable River to evacuate on Monday evening, warning the river would reach flooding levels overnight. City spokesman Maxime Dorais said around 65 residences would be…
Flood Risk Remains for Northern Territory After Cyclone Ilsa Dissipates
Northern Territory outback communities have been warned of possible flooding, damaging winds and heavy rain from remnants of ex-cyclone Ilsa. A severe weather warning is in place for residents in southern parts of the territory as the risk of further damage persists. Ilsa damaged properties in Western Australia’s (WA) northwest after crossing the coast overnight…
Capitol Report: FBI Arrests Airman in Leaked Documents Probe; Trump Testifies in $250 Million NY Lawsuit
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Air National Guardsman suspected of leaking classified documents on the internet. What do we know so far about his motives, and what’s next in the criminal investigation? The Biden administration seeks to expand federal health care coverage for DACA recipients—illegal immigrants who came to the United States as children….
Widespread Damage as Tornado Moves Through Mississippi
ROLLING FORK, Miss.—A strong tornado tore through a rural area of the Mississippi Delta on Friday night, causing injuries, widespread damage and downing power lines as severe weather that produced hail the size of golf balls moved through several southern states. The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado caused damage about 60 miles (96 kilometers)…
Rain-Drenched Californians Expect Drier Weather Next Month
After California’s current series of storms, meteorologists are predicting a respite from the wet weather. California recently experienced a historic atmospheric river that led to flooding in the entire state. Another such storm is slamming the state this week, and yet another could be on the way. More than 112,000 customers were without power in…
2 Dead After Canyons Flood Near Utah–Arizona Line
SALT LAKE CITY—Two men were found dead after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon near the Utah–Arizona border, endangering three groups of hikers who had to be hoisted out by helicopter. Kane County Sheriff’s Lt. Allen Alldredge said the first man who was found dead was among a group of three hiking south to Lees…
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