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Water rescue teams travel overflowed Troublesome Creek on Friday to rescue people that have been stranded since Wednesday night in Lost Creek, Ky.

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Record flooding in Kentucky and Appalachia kills more victims as searches continue

3:19pm July 29, 2022

by Shauneen Miranda

Major floods have devastated Eastern Kentucky and parts of Virginia and West Virginia. The death toll continues to climb as search and rescue teams cover the affected areas.

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In Kentucky, at least 8 people are dead after torrential rains flood Appalachia

7:51am July 29, 2022

by Stan Ingold

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency after heavy rains and flash flooding led to massive damage in the eastern part of the state.

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Future storms will put parts of NYC underwater, endangering hundreds of thousands

4:43pm July 28, 2022

National Hurricane Center data show that areas in New York City where public housing exists are at risk as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.

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This image provided by Marlene Abner Stokely shows flooding by the Buckhorn Log Cathedral on Thursday in Buckhorn, Ky.

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Torrential rains cause flooding and power outages in Appalachia

12:34pm July 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Rescuers plucked people off rooftops amid fast-rising water Thursday in central Appalachia, where rains unleashed what Kentucky's governor called some of the worst flooding in the state's history.

Maps of storm surge in Miami, New York City, and Washington, D.C.

These hurricane flood maps reveal the climate future for Miami, NYC and D.C.

12:07pm July 28, 2022

National Hurricane Center data for Miami, Washington, D.C., and New York City show development happening in at-risk areas, even as climate change brings more frequent and intense storms.

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Oregon's triple-digit temps are especially hard on those living on the streets

7:21am July 28, 2022

by Rebecca Ellis

As Oregon endures a heat wave, Gov. Kate Brown has declared an emergency in 25 of the state's counties. But getting relief to the people who need it most can be a challenge.

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Heat wave lessons learned in Pacific Northwest

5:44pm July 27, 2022

by John Ryan

The heat wave of 2021 was the deadliest weather event in Washington state's history. Hundreds died. What has the state learned from that event and are they better prepared for the next one?

Jonathan Foret of Houma, La., is still waiting on a contractor to fix his kitchen roof nearly a year after Hurricane Ida struck.

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Insurances woes in coastal Louisiana make hurricane recovery difficult

10:06am July 27, 2022

by Debbie Elliott

With some major insurance companies not offering policies and small firms facing bankruptcy, residents are scrambling to find coverage for this year's hurricane season as structures remain unrepaired.

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Missouri declares a state of emergency after record rain in St. Louis area

5:04am July 27, 2022

by Sarah Fentem

The region is recovering after a massive storm dumped more than 9 inches of rain. People and animals are staying in makeshift shelters while the flash flooding recedes.

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It's Texas' hottest summer ever. Can the electric grid handle people turning up AC?

6:55pm July 26, 2022

by Mose Buchele

A heatwave in Texas has stressed the state's isolated electricity grid. A new podcast from KUT explores the future of the power grid and whether it'll hold up as residents use more air conditioning.

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