US: Fast-Moving Storm Floods Roads Across New Orleans, Strands Vehicles

A fast-moving storm dropped several inches of rain on New Orleans on Saturday, July 11, flooding roads and stranding vehicles while exposing ongoing issues with the city's drainage system. The Sewerage and Water Board later said an operational error involving the vacuum system at one pumping station contributed to the flooding, and that it was conducting an internal investigation.

China: Flash Flood Washes Away Farmhouse Bridge in Xinjiang

A flash flood swept away a small bridge connecting a farmhouse restaurant to its parking area in Xinjiang, China, as fast-moving muddy water overwhelmed the structure and carried sections of it downstream. The bridge was reportedly built by the restaurant's owner at his own expense to provide access to the parking area. Local authorities said no casualties were reported.

China: Carp Battles Fast-Moving Currents at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou

A carp was filmed swimming fiercely against fast-moving currents in Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, March 16. The fish was seen repeatedly beating its tail as it pushed forward against the rushing water.

US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A water truck sprays water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A helicopter drops water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

Wildfire Forces Thousands To Evacuate - California

A helicopter drops water to contain the wildfire in Ventura County, California, the United States, November 7, 2024. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds continued spreading Thursday in Ventura County, in the south of the U.S. state of California, after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee. The blaze, dubbed Mountain Fire, occurred Wednesday morning at Moorpark, 60 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles downtown. It exploded in size in only a few hours and reached a suburb of Camarillo, home to around 70,000 people. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Motorcycle Swept Away By Rapid Waters In Xuancheng

A motorcycle was swept by fast-moving water in Xuancheng, Anhui on June 10. This footage shows river water that breached a road bridge there sweeping the motorcycle downstream despite attempts by the driver to hold onto it.

Hurricane Idalia Slams Into Florida

Hurricane Idalia Slams Into Florida

NO FILM, NO VIDEO, NO TV, NO DOCUMENTARY - Daniel Dickert wades through water in front of his home where the Steinhatchee River remained out of its banks on Wednesday, Aug 30, 2023, after the arrival of Hurricane Idalia on Florida's west coast at Taylor County in the Big Bend area. Hurricane Idalia tore into Florida at the speed of a fast-moving train Wednesday, splitting trees in half, ripping roofs off hotels and turning small cars into boats before sweeping into Georgia and South Carolina as a still-powerful storm that flooded roadways and sent residents running for higher ground. Photo by Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS/ABACAPRESS.COM