Flood

San Diego, a city known for its relatively dry climate, found itself in the midst of an unexpected weather phenomenon as a powerful Pacific front delivered a staggering blow on Monday.  The third in a series of storms hitting the West…

Approximately 75 crocodiles broke free from a breeding farm in southern China due to flooding caused by Typhoon Haikui, creating an unusual and potentially dangerous situation for local authorities and residents. The escape occurred in…

Tuesday saw rescuers attempting to reach residents stranded in isolated mountain villages after days of torrential rain caused rivers across the region to reach some of their highest levels ever.  Downtown streets in Montpelier,…

On Monday, rescue personnel sped to Vermont after torrential rains across the Northeast washed out highways and compelled evacuations.  In New York, one woman died, while numerous others had to be rescued from drowned cars. Flash Floods…

The quantity of rain and snow that California received during the winter is likely to generate perilous circumstances this spring and summer as snowmelt enters the state's rivers and streams, according to a recent news release from state…