Floods
Hurricane Melissa turned sharply to devastate Jamaica − how forecasters knew where it was headed
Hurricane Melissa turned sharply to devastate Jamaica − how forecasters knew where it was headed Hurricane Melissa turned sharply to devastate Jamaica on Oct. 28, 2025, bringing Category 5 winds and causing widespread destruction. The hurricane’s sharp turn was predicted by forecasters due to a combination of atmospheric steering currents and the Bermuda high-pressure system, […]
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Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience
Typhoon leaves flooded Alaska villages facing a storm recovery far tougher than most Americans will ever experience Remnants of Typhoon Halong swept into Western Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta on October 12, 2025, causing widespread flooding and displacement in villages as far as 60 miles up the river. The storm surge and powerful winds knocked homes off […]
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Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water
Flood-prone Houston faces hard choices for handling too much water Houston faces a hard choice between three competing options to contain flooding: a $30 billion system of eight tunnels proposed by the Harris County Flood Control District, a two-tunnel proposal from Elon Musk’s Boring Company, and a hybrid option combining elements of both. The engineering […]
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Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe
Monsoon flooding has killed hundreds in Pakistan – climate change is pushing the rainy season from blessing to looming catastrophe Pakistan is experiencing extreme monsoon flooding that has killed over 700 people since July 2025, with water and mud sweeping through settlements and ancient towns. Climate change is exacerbating the issue, as rising temperatures increase […]
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Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt
Glacial lake flood hits Juneau, Alaska, reflecting a growing global risk as mountain glaciers melt Glacial lake floods are becoming a growing problem in communities around the world as mountain glaciers melt due to global warming, posing potentially lethal risks to people living downstream. The Mendenhall Glacier in Alaska experienced record levels of water surges […]
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Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America 2025 has seen an unprecedented number of flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service, exceeding 3,600 and potentially surpassing the yearly average of around 4,000. The extreme precipitation events are attributed to above-normal rainfall in the central and eastern US, with large parts […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 130 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed more than 120 people, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding Texas Hill Country, particularly Kerr County, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding due to its geography and climate. The region’s steep hills, shallow creeks, […]
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Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior
Why it can be hard to warn people about dangers like floods – communication researchers explain the role of human behavior Effective flood communication requires an understanding of how people receive, interpret, and act on risk information and warnings, which goes beyond just providing technical data. The human element plays a crucial role in flood […]
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Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often Extreme storms with destructive flooding are caused by two key ingredients: moisture and atmospheric instability. The amount of moisture in the air depends on its temperature, with higher temperatures allowing for more moisture to be held, leading to […]
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