US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

US: Record Rain Hits New York City, Multiple Fatalities Reported 4

A storm caused damage across the Tri-State area, flooding roads and subway stations and toppling trees on Thursday, October 30. In New York City, record-breaking rain submerged streets and subway stations. Two men were found dead in flooded rooms in Manhattan and Brooklyn, respectively, according to reports.

US: Flash Flooding Hits Central Kansas, Governor Declares State of Disaster Emergency

Severe thunderstorms triggered flash flooding across central Kansas on Tuesday, September 9, prompting Governor Laura Kelly to declare a state of disaster emergency. Rainfall totals reached 1–4 inches in most areas, with up to 6 inches recorded near Salina. Floodwaters inundated roads and homes in towns such as Tescott and Brookville, where water reached porch levels and made driving hazardous.

US: Sirens Sound as Hawaii Braces for Tsunami After Russia Quake

Sirens blared at Black Sands Beach on the Big Island as a tsunami warning was issued for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.8 earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula.

UK: Storm Bert Brings Heavy Snow To Large Parts Of Country 3

Storm Bert hit the UK on Saturday, November 23, causing power outages to at least 60,000 homes, businesses, and farms, along with disruptions to flights, roads, and railways. Weather warnings for ice, wind, rain, and snow were issued for much of the country.

US: Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuation In Conyers, Georgia 5

A fire broke out at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, east of Atlanta, Georgia Sunday morning, September 29, sending a huge plume of smoke in the air. The fire prompted orders for nearby residents to evacuate and others to shelter in place.

Poland: Storm Brings Hail To Gniezno, Blankets Streets In White 5

Streets were covered in hail in Poland's central-western city of Gniezno on Monday, May 20 as a thunderstorm moved through the country.

Austria win ski jumping team competition

Austria win ski jumping team competition

PRAGELATO, Italy - (From L to R) Austria's Andreas Widhoelzl, Andreas Kofler, Martin Koch and Thomas Morgenstern jump over the podium to celebrate their victory in the ski jumping team competition of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Pragelato, Italy, on Feb. 20.

Austria earns easy win, Japan 2nd in World Cup team ski jump

Austria earns easy win, Japan 2nd in World Cup team ski jump

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan's ski jumping team -- (From L to R) Hedeharu Miyahira, Hiroki Yamada, Noriaki Kasai and Kazuyoshi Funaki -- smile on a podium Jan. 27 at Okurayama hill in Sapporo after finishing second in a World Cup competition. The Austrian quartet -- Andreas Widhoelzl, Stefan Horngacher, Wolfgang Loitzl and Martin Koch -- won the competition.

Widhoelzl leads Austrian sweep in World Cup ski jumping

Widhoelzl leads Austrian sweep in World Cup ski jumping

HAKUBA, Japan - Andreas Widhoelzl of Austria sails through the air during his first jump at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on Jan. 24. Widhoelzl hit two jumps over 130 meters for his first World Cup win of the season. Martin Koch and Stefan Horngacher tied for second place.

Widhoelzl leads Austrian sweep in World Cup ski jumping

Widhoelzl leads Austrian sweep in World Cup ski jumping

HAKUBA, Japan - Andreas Widhoelzl of Austria sails through the air during his first jump at Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture, on Jan. 24. Widhoelzl hit two jumps over 130 meters for his first World Cup win of the season. Martin Koch and Stefan Horngacher tied for second place.

Austria earns easy win, Japan 2nd in World Cup team ski jump

Austria earns easy win, Japan 2nd in World Cup team ski jump

SAPPORO, Japan - Japan's ski jumping team -- (From L to R) Hedeharu Miyahira, Hiroki Yamada, Noriaki Kasai and Kazuyoshi Funaki -- smile on a podium Jan. 27 at Okurayama hill in Sapporo after finishing second in a World Cup competition. The Austrian quartet -- Andreas Widhoelzl, Stefan Horngacher, Wolfgang Loitzl and Martin Koch -- won the competition.

Austria win ski jumping team competition

Austria win ski jumping team competition

PRAGELATO, Italy - (From L to R) Austria's Andreas Widhoelzl, Andreas Kofler, Martin Koch and Thomas Morgenstern jump over the podium to celebrate their victory in the ski jumping team competition of the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Pragelato, Italy, on Feb. 20. (Kyodo)