Waterlogged city waits to learn extent of latest floods Hundreds of homes have been hit by flooding at a regional community but the full extent of the damage may not be known for days. AAP · Mar 10
Bundaberg residents told to evacuate immediately amid major flooding in parts of Queensland The BoM has forecast flooding of the Burnett River at Bundaberg could rise to 7.5 metres by midnight The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
Judge rules on Camp Mystic fully reopening one year after deadly flood The judge ruled that Camp Mystic’s owners must not alter or demolish the cabins where campers were housed during the floods The Independent UK · Mar 9
Weather tracker: At least 10 dead in Nairobi after a month’s rain falls in 24 hours Torrential downpours hit Kenyan capital city which has poor drainage systems The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
‘A saltwater crocodile on the AFL oval’: worst flooding in decades inundates NT as residents urged to avoid water Schools and highways close and Territorians living near major rivers leave amid possibly record-breaking rain The Guardian - AU · Mar 9
Floodwater rescues prompt warning for motorists Multiple flood warnings have been issued as a major highway is cut and communities are urged to go to higher ground and postpone travel. AAP · Mar 8
Deadly flash floods devastate Kenyan capital after torrential rain At least 23 people have been killed in flash flooding in Nairobi, police said Saturday, as search and rescue operations continued amid widespread devastation. Radio France Internationale · Mar 8
Residents warned to stay away from waterways as floods leave ‘crocs absolutely everywhere’ More than 1,000 people moved to shelters as rivers breach record levels The Independent UK · Mar 8
‘There are crocs absolutely everywhere’: NT residents warned to stay out of flood waters as hundreds evacuated Entire Daly River town evacuated as Bureau of Meteorology warns river levels expected to rise in coming week The Guardian - AU · Mar 8
Twenty pregnant women evacuated from NT hospital as two states prepare for major flooding BoM issues flood watch covering most of Queensland while NT authorities warn houses and roads could be inundated The Guardian - AU · Mar 6
Camp Mystic can’t alter flood-damaged area while civil suit proceeds, judge rules Cabins, grounds and other buildings hit by the July 4 flood on the Guadalupe River cannot be renovated or removed, according to the order. The Texas Tribune · Mar 5
Family of girl still missing from Camp Mystic flood asks judge to not let camp reopen ‘We call on Camp Mystic to halt all discussions of reopening and memorials,’ CiCi and Will Steward wrote to Camp Mystic officials The Independent UK · Mar 4
Record-breaking rain across inland Australia like ‘weather whiplash’, BoM says Some areas receive more rainfall in a week than in all of last year, having only a few weeks ago sweltered through temperatures up to 50C The Guardian - AU · Mar 2
Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods The Guardian - AU · Feb 28
Radio France Internationale · Feb 27 Signs of recovery as flood-hit regions given disaster status in western France Nearly 300 municipalities across western France are set to receive natural disaster status, as authorities point to the first clear signs of improvement following weeks of relentless rain and flooding.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 26 The Flood Zone Shock: New FEMA Maps Are Forcing Some Homeowners to Buy Costly Insurance A house can feel rock solid until a government map redraws the lines around it. Across the country, updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, have started to shift entire neighborhoods into higher-risk flood zones. That simple change on paper carries real consequences. Mortgage…
Evening Standard · Feb 25 'I’ve lost everything': Devastated Caledonian Road shopkeeper says flooding destroyed his 17-year-old business Businessowner saw his most valuable stock plunged under three feet of water when a Thames Water pipe burst on Tuesday afternoon
AAP · Feb 25 Record flooding to wash over outback natural wonder Weeks of monsoon rain and flooding across central Australia could lead to record flooding at one of the country's natural wonders.
Evening Standard · Feb 24 Dozens rescued from homes in Islington as burst water main sparks flooding chaos Dozens were rescued and many more evacuated after a burst water main flooded homes and streets in Islington on Tuesday
The Independent UK · Feb 24 Texas official asks state not to renew Camp Mystic’s license after tragic flood killed 25 campers: ‘It would be naive’ Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods
Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 24 Insurance Gap Alert: 15 Home Hazards Most Policies Don’t Include You trust your homeowners insurance to save you when disaster strikes. You pay the premium, sign the paperwork, and stash the policy somewhere safe and then move on with your life. But here’s the hard truth: standard homeowners insurance leaves some major holes, and those gaps can cost thousands if…
AAP · Feb 23 'You are in danger': hundreds call for help amid storms Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 23 Dan Patrick seeks to block Camp Mystic’s summer reopening pending inquiry into July 4 flood deaths The lieutenant governor’s request to delay renewing the camp’s license came hours after parents who lost children in the July 4 flood sued the state for its alleged failure to enforce an evacuation plan requirement.
AAP · Feb 23 Rail link cut, shelves stripped as floods swamp outback Flooding has cut a major rail line, inundated roads and triggered rescues but parts of the country are welcoming potentially drought-breaking rain.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 23 Monsoon low could bring year’s worth of rain in a week to parts of NSW, Queensland and South Australia Further thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and flash flooding may hit Melbourne on Tuesday, Bureau of Meteorology warns