Las Vegas flooding update: NWS issues flood watch as Tropical Storm Rachel brings record rainfall

Las Vegas recorded 1.08 inches of rain by Sunday morning, breaking its daily rainfall record, (Unsplash/ Representative image)

vegas broke its daily rainfall record on Sunday, October 11, after receiving more than an inch of rain as Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area. The downpour also led to a flash flood warning. Las Vegas recorded 1.08 inches of rain by Sunday morning, breaking its daily rainfall record, (Unsplash/ … Read more

Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal's Gorkha

Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal's Gorkha

Kathmandu, A debris-laden flash flood in a river has swept away more than 35 houses and bridges in Nepal’s Gorkha district on Sunday, authorities said, urging people living along the stream to move to higher ground. Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal’s Gorkha The flood in the Budhi Gandaki River swept away houses … Read more

Why did Newport Beach, Balboa Peninsula flood? Official explains amid tsunami fears; scary visuals emerge from California

In an aerial view, an emergency vehicle drives through coastal floodwaters amid strong waves and high tides generated by Tropical Storm Rachel on October 9, 2026 in Newport Beach, California. (Getty Images via AFP)

Newport Beach declared a local emergency on October 9 amid coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula. The California city’s officials warned of high surf and elevated tides that could lead to more flooding throughout the weekend. In an aerial view, an emergency vehicle drives through coastal floodwaters amid strong waves and high tides generated by Tropical … Read more

McLeod Dam update: Which Dona Ana County areas are at risk as dam failure looms? Flash Flood Emergency issued

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Evacuations have been ordered in Dona Ana County, New Mexico on Tuesday afternoon as officials fear the McLeod Dam could fail soon amid rising water pressure. Representational. (Unsplash) A flash flood emergency was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Dona Ana County as the McLeod Dam failure was “imminent”. The emergency, which … Read more

New Mexico and Arizona flooding update: Flash flood videos emerge as evacuations ordered

Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona. (Representational Image/ UnSplash)

Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona, with officials warning residents in some areas to evacuate as heavy rain continues across the Southwest. Flash flooding is underway in parts of New Mexico and Arizona. (Representational Image/ UnSplash) An evacuation order has been issued for parts of Doña Ana County, New Mexicoamid … Read more

Camp Mystic owners seek to sell the century-old Texas girls’ camp after the 2025 flood; the bankruptcy plan puts its entire 749-acre riverfront property up for auction while families of victims fight over its future

Camp Mystic owners seek to sell the century-old Texas girls’ camp after the 2025 flood; the bankruptcy plan puts its entire 749-acre riverfront property up for auction while families of victims fight over its future

Camp Mystic has been in the news since 2025. The camp was the site of a catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River in Texas on July 4, 2025 that led to the death of 28 people, including 25 young campers, two teenage counselors and the camp’s co-owner and director, Dick Eastland. A year later, … Read more

Nor’easter tracker: Coastal flood warnings issued – Here’s what NJ, Delaware, NY and Maryland residents need to know

Atlantic City officials warn of severe weather effects from the Nor'easter, with peak impacts anticipated Friday afternoon, including flooding and strong winds as residents prepare for potential storm consequences. (Representative Image: Unsplash)

Nor’easter live map tracker: A severe weather is progressing along the New Jersey and Delaware coastlines, accompanied by powerful winds, tidal inundation, and significant beach degradation. Atlantic City officials warn of severe weather effects from the Nor’easter, with peak impacts anticipated Friday afternoon, including flooding and strong winds as residents prepare for potential storm consequences. … Read more

Michigan urgent advisory: Residents urged to prepare emergency kits as flood and winter storm risks loom

Michigan residents advised to assemble emergency preparedness kits containing essential contacts and supplies for sheltering and evacuation (Bloomberg)

Given the unpredictable nature of emergencies in Michigan—including flooding, extreme weather conditions, and winter storms—state authorities are encouraging households to develop comprehensive emergency preparedness strategies that account for both family members and animals. Michigan residents advised to assemble emergency preparedness kits containing essential contacts and supplies for sheltering and evacuation (Bloomberg) The Michigan State Police, … Read more

New Jersey power outage tracker: Over 5,600 customers without electricity amid flash flood warnings and heavy rains

Heavy rainfall in New Jersey resulted in power outages exceeding 5,600 customers on Sunday. (Unsplash)

Several homes and businesses across New Jersey on Sunday experienced power outages due to heavy rainfall that prompted flash flood warnings in certain areas of the state. Heavy rainfall in New Jersey resulted in power outages exceeding 5,600 customers on Sunday. (Unsplash) As of 7:50 a.m. Sunday, NJ.com’s Power Outage Tracker, which keeps track of … Read more

Nepal probes abusive social media comments targeting flood survivors

Nepal probes abusive social media comments targeting flood survivors

Kathmandu, Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has formed a 10-member team to investigate social media users accused of posting abusive and hateful comments targeting people affected by last month’s devastating flash floods, according to a media report. Nepal probes abusive social media comments targeting flood survivors The move came after Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday warned … Read more