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US: Flash Flooding Turns Driveway Into Raging River Amid Arizona Storms

On Saturday, September 12, floodwater turned into a fast-moving muddy torrent across a rural property in Marana, Arizona, submerging a driveway, fence line and yard as desert brush and a nearby home stood partly surrounded by the rising water. The footage came as thunderstorms triggered flash flood warnings across Pima County that afternoon.

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Spain: Cold Front Moves Into Murcia, Bringing Intense Downpour and Flooding

A cold front swept into Spain's Murcia region on Wednesday, September 9, triggering an intense downpour that dumped up to 44mm/h of rain on the El Reguerón-El Palmar area. The storm flooded streets and stranded vehicles across the city, prompting AEMET to issue orange warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms in several areas.

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Colombia: Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours.

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China: Excited Dog Drags Heavy Cage Across Yard in Zhejiang

On May 21, 2026, surveillance video shows a dog in Yiwu, Zhejiang, dragging its heavy cage across a yard after growing excited at the sight of a man believed to be its owner returning home on a scooter.

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Colombia: Fallen Tree Snarls Traffic as Severe Thunderstorm Batters Bucaramanga

A powerful storm with heavy rain and hail struck Bucaramanga, Colombia, on Thursday, September 10, forcing organizers to suspend the "BucaraRock" music event for several hours. A fallen tree blocked lanes on the Bucaramanga-Girón highway, causing major traffic jams, and roughly an hour of heavy rain flooded several roads, mostly in the city's southern area.

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Spain: Powerful Storms Sweep Through Parts of Catalonia

Powerful storms swept through Catalonia, including Barcelona and Girona provinces, on Wednesday, September 9. Red alerts for heavy rain were issued, and the storms caused fallen trees and localized flooding in Garrotxa, Berguedà, Ripollès and Lluçanès.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

NAGOYA, Japan, Sept. 9 Kyodo - People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region. (Kyodo)

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Japan: Rain Prompts Evacuation Orders in Gero as River Risks Overflow

Torrential rain continued to pound Japan's Tokai region on Wednesday, September 9, prompting evacuation orders for more than 12,000 residents in Gero, Gifu Prefecture, due to the potential overflow of the Hida River.

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China: Old Earthen Homes Collapse After Flooding in Fujian

On September 4, 2026, in Putian, Fujian, two old earthen houses in Qibu Village collapsed after being soaked by floodwater during torrential rain. Walls crumbled and roofs caved in as the structures gave way. No casualties were reported, and rescue work continued.

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Japan: Heavy Rain Triggers Riverbank Slope Collapse in Nagoya

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Aichi and Gifu prefectures, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads and damaging homes and businesses across the area. A slope collapse was also reported along the Ueda River in Nagoya.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

Vehicles drive through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A car moves on a flooded road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, following heavy rain.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

A major road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, is congested with vehicles on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People sit outside an entrance of a subway station in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2026, after subway services operated by the central Japan city were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People sit outside an entrance of a subway station in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 8, 2026, after subway services operated by the central Japan city were temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

Commuters walk along a road in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, on Sept. 8, 2026, as subway services operated by the central Japan city are temporarily suspended due to heavy rain that hit the region.

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Torrential rain hits central Japan

Torrential rain hits central Japan

People wade through a flooded street in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 8, 2026, as heavy rain hits the region.

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Japan: Heavy Rain Water Pours Through Ceiling at Nagoya Subway Station

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Aichi and Gifu prefectures, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the area. Nagoya recorded 101.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters, including a temporary halt to Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services. This video shows a large amount of rainwater pouring down from the ceiling at Metro Heian-dori Station in Nagoya.

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[Breaking News]Heavy rain in eastern Japan

OAMISHIRASATO, Japan, Sept. 7 Kyodo - A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Water gushes from a manhole on a road in Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026, amid heavy rainfall.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A convenience store parking lot is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in eastern Japan

Heavy rain in eastern Japan

A road is flooded amid heavy rain in Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Japan: Typhoon Krovanh Brings Heavy Rain, High Waves to Hachijojima

Torrential rain triggered by Typhoon Krovanh and a stalled rain front hit areas across Japan on Sunday, September 6. Rain intensified overnight in the southern Izu Islands, including Hachijojima, where authorities recorded roughly 110 millimeters of rain in one hour and issued a record short-term heavy rain advisory, along with warnings for strong winds and high waves.

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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario 2

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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Heavy rain in Tokyo

Heavy rain in Tokyo

People wait at a crosswalk in front of JR Shinjuku Station in Tokyo in heavy rain on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

People walk in heavy rain in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

Heavy rain in northeastern Japan

People walk in heavy rain in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 7, 2026.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties 2

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

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US: Cars Stuck as Heavy Rain Floods Streets in Plymouth, Michigan

Severe storms battered southeast Michigan, including Detroit, on Wednesday, September 2, with torrential rain and hail, prompting a tornado warning and a severe flood warning across the region. This video, filmed on Thursday, shows a vehicle driving through water on a flooded road in Plymouth, Wayne County, along with several cars that got stuck.

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US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

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US: Flash Floods Shut Down Zion National Park in Utah 2

Flash flooding closed roads, trails and slot canyons across Zion National Park on Monday, with the Virgin River surging to its fifth-highest recorded level, while separate flash flood warnings hit the Escalante River and nearby Utah counties amid heavy rain.

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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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US: Tropical Storm Edouard Brings Severe Weather, Heavy Rain to Texas

Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou along the Louisiana coast on Tuesday, September 1, with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm brought hurricane-strength wind gusts to the Port Arthur area near the Texas-Louisiana border as it came ashore. The storm weakened into a depression hours after the landfall.

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US: Lightning Flashes Light Up Sky During Severe Storm in New Jersey 2

RESTRSevere storms swept through the New York City area and New Jersey on Tuesday night, September 1, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for Staten Island, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey, along with a tornado warning in Burlington County, though no touchdown was reported. This video shows flashes of lightning lighting up the sky in Brick Township, New Jersey, as the storm system passed through the area.

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US: Lightning Flashes Light Up Sky During Severe Storm in New Jersey

Severe storms swept through the New York City area and New Jersey on Tuesday night, September 1, prompting a severe thunderstorm warning for Staten Island, Brooklyn and parts of New Jersey, along with a tornado warning in Burlington County, though no touchdown was reported. This video shows flashes of lightning lighting up the backyard trees and sky in Williamstown, New Jersey, as the storm system passed through the area.

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Pakistan: Monsoon Rain Floods Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Heavy monsoon rain flooded roads and homes across Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighboring Rawalpindi on September 1, overwhelming drainage systems and sharply raising water levels in the Nullah Lai, a major drainage channel running through Rawalpindi. Authorities closed schools and declared a rain emergency in Rawalpindi as vehicles were stranded and water entered homes and basements in low-lying areas.

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China: Woman and Man Rescue Injured Dog From Busy Highway in Suzhou

In Suzhou, Jiangsu, a woman dashed across a busy highway to reach an injured dog stranded amid heavy traffic, and with the help of a man carrying a fishing net, the pair safely pulled the animal to safety.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

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US: Stalled Front Brings Intense Thunderstorms to Central Florida

Central Florida experienced intense afternoon thunderstorms on Sunday, August 30, as a stalled front and a low-pressure system over the Gulf of Mexico brought strong winds, frequent lightning and localized heavy rainfall to the region.

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France: Violent Thunderstorm Downs Trees Across Lyon

A violent thunderstorm hit Lyon and its surrounding region in France's Rhône department on Friday, August 28, prompting an orange storm warning. Heavy rain, gusts exceeding 110 km/h, and lightning brought down trees across the city, causing damage in multiple areas.

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