Latest news with #FlashFloodEmergency
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Climate
- New York Post
Three people killed in New York after severe thunderstorms with flash flood emergency issued: ‘Seek higher ground now!'
ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. – Severe thunderstorms contributed to three deaths in central New York and dumped up to 5 inches of rain on Sunday, prompting a rare Flash Flood Emergency as floodwaters covered roads and entered homes. Storm reports from the National Weather Service office in Binghamton, New York, show Oneida County's emergency manager reported three deaths after severe storms knocked down multiple trees onto at least two separate structures near Clark Mills, New York, just before 4 a.m. ET on Sunday. FOX Weather has reached out to Oneida County officials to independently confirm these storm-related fatalities. Oneida County officials said thunderstorms left more than 30,000 without power and caused significant damage in the towns of Kirkland, Lee, Westmoreland and Trenton. National Grid crews are working to restore power. 'We are doing everything we can to respond quickly and safely to the damage left by these storms,' Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente, Jr., said in a statement. 'Our emergency teams are on the ground clearing roadways, coordinating with utility crews and assessing the needs of affected communities. I urge everyone to stay alert, avoid downed power lines and give our crews the space they need to do their work.' The same storm system brought a deluge of rain to central New York throughout Sunday morning. 4 A flooded street in the village of Canastota, N.Y. on June 22, 2025. Village of Canastota/Facebook Shortly before 9 a.m. ET, the NWS office in Binghamton issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Chenango County. The NWS said between 3 and 5 inches of rain had already fallen and major flash flooding was ongoing, with reports of roads and bridges overrun by water, homes taking on water, and at least 10 people stranded by flooding. Flooding was reported in areas such as Norwich, Sherburne and New Berlin. 4 Sever thunderstorms have led to three deaths in central New York state. Village of Canastota/Facebook Chenango County is in a state of emergency due to the flooding. 'This is a Flash Flood Emergency for Chenango County,' the NWS warned in its Flash Flood Emergency. 'This is a particularly dangerous situation. Seek higher ground now!' Strong to severe storms also caused flash flooding outside the emergency areas, including in Madison County, where the video above shows rushing floodwaters on a farm in Morrisville, New York. 4 A fallen tree on a road near Utica. NYDOT 4 A Flash Flood Emergency was issued by the National Weather Service for parts of upstate New York. NYDOT New York Department of Transportation crews were clearing debris from roads after the same complex of thunderstorms produced severe weather, including nearly two dozen reports of damaging winds or wind damage, farther north in the state earlier Sunday morning. Flash Flood Warnings are also in place into Sunday afternoon for parts of Broome and Tioga counties in central New York and Susquehanna and Wayne counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Newsweek
15-06-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
At Least 3 Dead in West Virginia Floods: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. At least three people were killed and several others remain missing after flash floods swept through parts of West Virginia on Saturday night. "I have declared a state of emergency for Ohio County," Governor Patrick Morrisey said in a Sunday morning Facebook post that announced "multiple fatalities." Newsweek has reached out to the Ohio County Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service (NWS) for comment via email on Sunday. Why It Matters Flash flooding poses serious dangers, with the NWS urging people to get to higher ground. Drivers are encouraged to avoid flooded roadways and watch for erosion or obstructions that can make roads unstable or impassable. People are urged to avoid entering flooded indoor spaces because of the risk of electrocution. Flooding is the second deadliest weather hazard in the United States after extreme heat, with most fatalities occurring when vehicles are swept away by rising waters. What To Know An area of West Virginia near Ohio and Pennsylvania experienced dangerous flash flooding Saturday night, with Lou Vargo, director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, telling Fox Weather, "We received about 2.5-4 inches of rain through the city and the towns of Valley Grove and Triadelphia." The Weather Channel noted the incredible speed at which the water fell, reporting that, "Wheeling Creek rose from 3 feet at 8:45 pm to roughly 10 feet at 10:15, a 7-foot jump in an hour and a half." Vargo confirmed three deaths, addingthat "we still have reports of missing persons." He said that drones and dogs are helping emergency crews in the search for missing people. The NWS had issued several flash flood warnings, including a Flash Flood Emergency warning. "We have had major infrastructure damage to roads and bridges," Vargo said, noting that this complicated rescue efforts. The governor noted in his Facebook post that state police and members of West Virginia's Division of Natural Resources are supporting rescue efforts, and the Division of Highways is working to clear roads and debris. A state of emergency declaration gives the governor expanded authority to respond to the crisis, including the ability to deploy the National Guard. A sign warning of high water and road closure as a result of flash flooding in Kansas on June 4. A sign warning of high water and road closure as a result of flash flooding in Kansas on June 4. Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch/IPx/AP Images The NWS has issued a flood watch for parts of southeast Ohio and western West Virginia until 8 p.m. Sunday evening, warning that "excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks." A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of West Virginia and southeast Ohio from noon today through this evening. If you encounter flooding... turn around, don't drown. — NWS Charleston, WV (@NWSCharlestonWV) June 15, 2025 What People Are Saying The Weather Channel meteorologist Sara Tonks said on Sunday: "The storm was part of a stalled frontal system that has been bringing heavy rain to the region for several days." Lou Vargo, director of the Wheeling-Ohio County Emergency Management Agency, told local WTRF: "We've never seen anything like this in Ohio County. Bridges are out, roads are gone, homes destroyed—and our first responders are still actively searching." What Happens Next? Local officials have requested that residents stay home and off the roads as emergency vehicles continued to respond to the situation. Thousands of residents remain without power, which may be delayed due to gas leaks that make it unsafe to do so, Vargo told local WTRF.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Potential tropical trouble brews as heavy rain lashes Southeast coast
Welcome to the Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather. It's Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Start your day with everything you need to know about today's weather. You can also get a quick briefing of national, regional and local weather whenever you like with the FOX Weather Update podcast. A low-pressure system is brewing off the Southeast coast, threatening heavy rain and flash flooding in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on the system for a low chance of tropical development. This system, which already dumped over 6 inches of rain on Miami earlier this week, is expected to track northward along the southeastern U.s. coastline starting Wednesday afternoon. The FOX Forecast Center is monitoring its path, noting that its proximity to land will influence the likelihood of it developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm. Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through central Kansas on Tuesday, triggering life-threatening flooding in and around eastern Wichita. The National Weather Service office that covers the Wichita area issued a Flash Flood Emergency – the highest level of flood alert – for more than 200,000 residents after rainfall rates reached between 1-3 inches per hour. Within the Flash Flood Emergency zone, storm totals reached nearly 7 inches of rainfall, which overwhelmed drainage systems and transformed roadways into rivers. The heaviest rainfall occurred east of Interstate 135, where multiple water rescues were reported throughout the afternoon. A large wave of Saharan dust making its way across the Atlantic Basin is forecast to arrive in the U.S. later this week, impacting the Southeast with hazy skies and "dirty rain." Noaa estimates that more than 180 million tons of dust leave the African continent every year, and the extremely dry air reduces thunderstorm activity and tropical cyclone formation. Saharan dust has taken over nearly the entire Atlantic Basin, according to NOAA satellites. One of the larger waves of concentrated dust approached the Caribbean on Monday. By Thursday, this thick plume is forecast to enter the Gulf of America, over the Florida Keys and cover much of the Sunshine State. Another round of dust will move in along the northern Gulf Coast by Friday and head into the Southeast. Sharks aren't the only thing beachgoers need to be on the lookout for in Florida this summer. A black bear was spotted taking a dip in the Gulf waters off Naples. A mother and son saw the unexpected creature emerging from the sea last Friday. Video taken by Kylie Nelson shows the bear swimming up to the beach and then taking a stroll. "Mom, run!" Nelson's son said as the bear approached the shoreline. Here are a few more stories you might find interesting. Record-breaking sargassum invasion in Atlantic, Caribbean threatens to foul beach resorts Air quality craters in Minneapolis as Canadian wildfire smoke blankets large swath of US Runaway zebra still on the loose after shutting down Tennessee interstate Need more weather? Check your local forecast plus 3D radar in the FOX Weather app. You can also watch FOX Weather wherever you go using the FOX Weather app, at or on your favorite streaming service. It's easy to share your weather photos and videos with us. Email them to weather@ or add the hashtag #FOXWeather to your post on your favorite social media article source: Daily Weather Update from FOX Weather: Potential tropical trouble brews as heavy rain lashes Southeast coast
Cedar News
04-06-2025
- Climate
- Cedar News
VIDEO: Flash Flood Emergency Declared as Vehicles Stall on Flooded Roads in Wichita, Kansas
Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in Wichita, Kansas, leading to multiple vehicles stalling on flooded roadways. Authorities have issued a Flash Flood Emergency for Wichita and surrounding areas, urging residents to avoid travel and stay safe. Stay updated and follow local alerts as rescue efforts continue. Avoid flooded streets — your safety is a priority. #WichitaFlood #FlashFloodEmergency #KansasWeather #FloodSafety
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash Flood Emergency strikes Kansas with water rescues around Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. - Strong to severe thunderstorms swept through Central Kansas on Tuesday, triggering life-threatening flooding in and around eastern Wichita. The National Weather Service office that covers the Wichita area issued a Flash Flood Emergency – the highest level of flood alert – for more than 200,000 residents after rainfall rates reached between 1-3 inches per hour. Within the Flash Flood Emergency zone, storm totals were expected to reach at least 6 inches of rainfall, which overwhelmed drainage systems and transformed roadways into rivers. The heaviest of the rainfall occurred east of Interstate 135, where multiple water rescues were reported throughout the afternoon. "We have had quite a number of submerging calls since the rainfall really started building up on us here in the city of Wichita. So, right now, all of our crews are monitoring radios if they haven't been dispatched, but we have our heavy rescue, water rescue team deployed out and numerous of our water rescue team members and other fire trucks deployed throughout the city also," said Wichita Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Jose Ocadiz. 7 Facts You Should Know About Flash Floods Emergency officials encouraged residents to stay home, but if people must venture out, to avoid venturing on roadways of unknown water depths. "Every time it rains heavily, we respond to calls from people who thought they could make it. And sometimes, those stories don't end well," the Wichita Police Department stated. First responders attended to nearly 100 calls for service which involved some type of assistance for people needing to reach higher ground. According to NWS forecasters, just 6 inches of fast-moving water can knock an adult off their feet and a foot of floodwater can carry a car away. Significant flooding was also reported in nearby El Dorado, where vehicles stood no chance on some roadways. Wind damage was reported further northeast around the Kansas City metro, with locations around Arrowhead stadium put under a Tornado Warning. Tornado sirens sounded and at least one tractor trailer was flipped on Interestat 70, but meteorologists have not confirmed whether the damage was from straight-line winds or a twister. Know Your Flood Terminology: What Flood Watches, Warnings And Emergencies Really Mean The Flash Flood Emergency alert is only in the most dangerous flooding situations, when catastrophic, life-threatening flooding is either ongoing or is imminent. Typically, only a few dozen such alerts are issued nationwide each year, highlighting the gravity of Tuesday's situation in the heart of Kansas. More than 500,000 people were under various flood warnings as the thunderstorms marched eastward across the state. The full extent of impacts from the heavy rainfall were still being assessed as of Tuesday evening, but fortunately, local authorities had not reported any missing people connected to the wet weather article source: Flash Flood Emergency strikes Kansas with water rescues around Wichita
