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Flash flooding across New York and New Jersey caused by heavy rains, leading to water rescues, submerged roads, and structural damage.

Nearly a foot of rain triggers flash flooding, rescues in upstate New York

Nearly a foot of rain fell in parts of upstate New York during a 48-hour period ending Thursday, triggering flash flooding that destroyed a centuries-old grist mill and prompting first responders to rescue people from flooded homes and…

2026-07-30 · 3 MIN READ

South Texas flooding prompts dozens of rescues, disaster declaration

Heavy downpours in South Texas washed out highways and stranded motorists Tuesday as storms dumped up to a foot of rain, prompting dozens of high-water rescues and a disaster declaration from Gov. Greg Abbott for dozens of counties.

2026-07-14 · 3 MIN READ

West Virginia floods prompt state of emergency, National Guard deployment

Gov. Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 West Virginia counties Tuesday night after torrential rains caused flash flooding that inundated homes and businesses and washed out bridges.
Morrisey sent 100 National Guard members to the hardest-hit areas in northern West Virginia, with an additional 200 expected to arrive by late Wednesday morning, according to a statement from the governor.
The National Weather Service in Charleston warned of life-threatening flooding conditions in some communities Tuesday night, telling residents to "SEEK HIGHER GROUND NOW!"
Forecasters said up to 7 inches (18 centimeters) of rain fell in some places. No deaths were immediately reported, authorities said.

2026-07-22 · 3 MIN READ

Rescuer airlifts girl from flooded Texas home, bodycam video shows

A rescuer airlifted a girl to safety from a flooded home in Uvalde County, Texas, bodycam footage published by BBC News shows.
The rescuer reached a family of three and their dogs sheltering in a destroyed house, then told the family another helicopter was on the way.
At least two people have died in the flooding across central Texas.
The area saw more than 130 deaths in flash floods last summer.

2026-07-17 · 3 MIN READ

Missouri declares state of emergency as flash floods hit central, southern areas

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe declared a state of emergency on Friday in response to severe storms and flash flooding that prompted multiple swift-water rescues across central, south-central, and southeastern parts of the state.

2026-07-10 · 3 MIN READ

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New Jersey store roof collapses as floodwaters break heat wave

Rounds of storms brought flooding rain to parts of New York City, Philadelphia and New Jersey on Monday, breaking a heat wave that had gripped the region. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned residents of basement apartments to leave…

2026-07-06 · 3 MIN READ