Death Toll Climbs After Typhoon Hits Japan
More than 50 people are dead in the aftermath of Typhoon Hagibis, which dropped extreme amounts of rain over the weekend and caused catastrophic flooding in residential areas.
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Sweeping Study Raises Questions About Who Benefits From Buyouts Of Flood-Prone Homes
Scientists have released the most detailed look yet at where and how the U.S. government helps residents retreat from flood-prone areas. Climate change is making such questions more urgent.
Wet, Wild And High: Lakes And Rivers Wreak Havoc Across Midwest, South
Parts of the Mississippi have been above flood stage for months. All of the Great Lakes are at or near record-high levels. It's halting barge traffic, damaging infrastructure and eroding shorelines.
Sea Level Rising Projected To Put New Coastal NC Homes At Risk
A new study shows that Coastal North Carolina is at risk of flooding
Small Towns Fear They Are Unprepared For Future Climate-Driven Flooding
The central U.S. just experienced the most widespread river flooding ever recorded there. Flood defenses in major cities largely performed well, but many smaller communities were simply overwhelmed.
High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn
As sea levels rise, coastal flooding that used to happen only during storms is increasingly occurring on sunny days. That has local officials reconsidering everything from zoning to police budgets.
House Passes $19.1 Billion Disaster Bill Despite Earlier GOP Efforts To Stall It
For months the Senate negotiated the bipartisan legislation, which provides money for states dealing with natural disasters. The bill now goes to President Trump, who had said he would sign it.
'It's Never Done This': Arkansas River Keeps Flooding, Testing Levees And Patience
The Arkansas River is rising well above its previous record, and it's forecast to stay that way for days. That's putting pressure on old levees and making it hard for some residents to evacuate.
The 2019 Hurricane Season Will Be 'Near Normal.' But Normal Can Still Be Devastating
NOAA forecasts that two to four major hurricanes will form this year in the Atlantic. But even an average year can cause record-breaking damage, as storms get bigger and wetter.
When '1-In-100-Year' Floods Happen Often, What Should You Call Them?
The term "100-year flood" can be confusing and misleading, scientists, local emergency officials and homeowners all agree. Experts say there's a better way to communicate about flood risk.