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U.S. Weather Wet And Wild In 2015, Though No Big Hurricanes

1:25pm January 08, 2016

by Christopher Joyce

The U.S. had 10 weather events in 2015 that cost $1 billion or more in damage, with December the warmest and wettest month on record. Climate scientists blame a warming climate and strong El Nino.

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Two cars are submerged in floodwaters in a park in Kimmswick, Mo. Gov. Jay Nixon has declared a state of emergency because of widespread flooding around the state, which has closed many roads.

Towns Along The Mississippi River Evacuate As Floodwaters Swell

6:37pm December 29, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon activated the National Guard as flooding closed interstate highways and forced people from their homes. The river is expected to crest Thursday at its highest level since 1993.

Delores Downard salvages items from her son's house in Rowlett, Texas on Sunday, the morning after it was struck by a tornado.

National

Possible Flooding And Blizzards In North Texas After Weekend Tornadoes

11:49am December 28, 2015

by Merrit Kennedy

Oklahoma's panhandle could also see blizzard conditions Monday, and winter storms are expected from Texas through the Midwest and Great Lakes.

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South Carolina Braces As Threat Of New Flooding Looms

6:05pm October 07, 2015

by Laura Wagner

As the waters in the overflowing river make their way toward the Atlantic Ocean, there are fears of new flooding along the coast.

An image from aerial footage of flood damage in South Carolina.

National

18 Dams Breached And Death Toll Rises In S.C. Flooding

3:59pm October 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

As he announced those conditions this morning — and showed a live picture of downtown Columbia under sunny skies — TV meteorologist Tim Miller got a bit emotional.

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A man kayaks on Tall Pines Circle in Columbia, S.C., Sunday. Many parts of South Carolina experienced record rainfall over the weekend, triggering widespread flooding.

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Death Toll in Record Carolinas Flooding Now At 13

6:23am October 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Faced with devastating floods, officials are urging people to stay home and off the roads. Gov. Nikki Haley says she spoke with President Obama about federal help Monday morning.

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Residents walk through floodwaters in the historic district of Charleston, S.C., as Hurricane Joaquin brings heavy rain, flooding and strong winds as it passes offshore Saturday. Flood warnings and watches were posted in several eastern states where more

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S.C. Gov.: Flooding At 1,000-Year Level; At Least 5 Dead

1:14am October 05, 2015

by Scott Neuman

A powerful rainstorm continues to soak South Carolina. In the state's capital Columbia, rescue operations will continue through at least Monday.

Environment

Rain Expected to Leave Area By Monday, But High Winds & Flooding Still A Concern

4:15pm October 04, 2015

by Keri Brown

Many residents and emergency officials in North Carolina are cleaning up after several inches of rain pounded the state over the past few days.

Floodwaters from the burst Kinugawa River (left) flow into a residential area (right) in Joso, Ibaraki Prefecture, on Thursday. The city is northeast of Tokyo.

World News

Japanese River Levee Fails; Flooding Spurs Evacuation Order For 130,000

11:07am September 10, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Video footage from the town of Joso, northeast of Tokyo, shows helicopters being used to pluck people from balconies and rooftops as muddy water rages beneath them.

A view of Pearlington, Miss., 10 years after Hurricane Katrina. The East Pearl River and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana are to the left.

National

In Town Hard-Hit By Katrina, Buyouts Offer Opportunity — For Lucky Few

10:31am August 21, 2015

by David Schaper

Ten years ago, tiny Pearlington, Miss., got hit with a 30-foot wall of water, inundating homes that hadn't flooded in 50 years. Some rebuilt — repeatedly — but for others, the incentive isn't there.

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