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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 7

On Wednesday, October 29, heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes struck Andalusia, especially Huelva and Seville. Emergency services reported over 1,300 incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Huelva recorded up to 160 mm of rainfall, while Seville saw around 115 mm. Two people were injured, and a man in Gibraleón suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling structure. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with red warnings for Huelva and orange for Seville.

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US: Flooding Reported at Disneyland Attraction Amid October Storm in Southern California

Flooding was reported at Autopia ride in the Anaheim Disneyland Resort as a powerful and rare October storm swept through Southern California on Tuesday, October 14. It tiggered multiple tornado watches and flash flood warnings for Los Angeles and Orange counties, including Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood.

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Japan: Hokkaido Sees Flooding, Weather Alerts Amid Severe Storm

A developing band of rain clouds brought strong winds and heavy downpours across Hokkaido on Sunday, September 21, causing flooding in some areas and prompting meteorological authorities to issue weather alerts.

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US: Mudslide Prompts Road Closures in Southern California’s Oak Glen Area

A major mudslide swept through the Oak Glen area in San Bernardino County, southern California, on Thursday, September 18, prompting several road closures. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warning for parts of the area. No injuries were reported.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 6

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 5

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. Peipah caused travel disruptions and the Japan Meteorological Agency issued heavy rain and flood warnings for several areas including Tokyo.

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 4

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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Japan: Typhoon Peipah Brings Heavy Rain and Flooding from West to East 3

Typhoon Peipah made landfall early Friday, September 5, bringing heavy rain and flooding across a wide area from western to eastern Japan. The typhoon first came ashore near Sukumo City in Kochi Prefecture before dawn, then made a second landfall in northern Wakayama Prefecture around 9:00 a.m. In Aichi Prefecture, heavy rain and flood warnings were issued, and authorities also warned of possible river overflows

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US: Dust Storm Sweeps Through Phoenix Metropolitan Area, Prompting Weather Warnings

A dust storm swept through the Phoenix metropolitan area on Wednesday, September 3 as the National Weather Service issued warnings for thunderstorm, flash flooding and dust storm warnings.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina 2

Torrential downpours hit Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, August 22, causing flash flooding and road closures. Rainfall rates exceeded four inches in under an hour at the airport, and flood warnings remain in effect as saturated streets coincide with high tides. Authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded areas and stay alert for ongoing storms.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Charleston, South Carolina

Torrential downpours hit Charleston, South Carolina on Friday, August 22, causing flash flooding and road closures. Rainfall rates exceeded four inches in under an hour at the airport, and flood warnings remain in effect as saturated streets coincide with high tides. Authorities have urged residents to avoid flooded areas and stay alert for ongoing storms.

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Japan: Tokyo Hit by Evening Downpours and Flooding After Extreme Heat

On the evening of August 18, heavy rain hit parts of Tokyo, flooding some roads. Severe rain and flood warnings were issued for eastern Tokyo’s Arakawa Ward and western Tama. Earlier the same day, the Kanto region experienced extreme heat, with temperatures soaring above body temperature in several areas, including 39°C recorded in Fuchu City. The intense heat caused highly unstable atmospheric conditions, leading to the rapid development of thunderstorms across the region by the evening.

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US: Flash Flood, Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued for Central Oklahoma

Flash Flood and Severe Thunderstorm warnings were issued for central Oklahoma as a storm system with strong winds and heavy rain struck the region.

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US: Heavy Rain Batters Pennsylvania Causing Flash Flooding 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Pennsylvania.

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US: Heavy Rain Batters Pennsylvania Causing Flash Flooding

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Pennsylvania.

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US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 2

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

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US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 3

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

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US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

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US: Floodwaters Inundate NYC Subway Stations After Torrential Rain 4

Heavy rain hit New York City on Monday evening, July 14, causing flash floods that disrupted roads, flights, and subway services. Several subway lines faced major delays or suspensions, while flash flood warnings extended from New York to Virginia. The National Weather Service warned of continued heavy rain on Tuesday, likely causing further commuter disruptions along the East Coast.

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US: Tropical Depression Brings Heavy Rain to North Carolina Causing Severe Flooding

Tropical Depression Chantal bought heavy rain to central North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, leaving devastating flooding.

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US: North Carolina Faces Devastating Flooding From TS Chantal, Remaining Under Flood Warnings

Tropical Depression Chantal dropped heavy rain in central North Carolina on Sunday, July 6, leaving devastating flooding in its wake. Some flood warnings and advisories were still in effect in the area on Monday.

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US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 4

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

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US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 3

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

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US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic 2

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

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US: Severe Weather Triggers Flood Warnings, Airport Delays in Northeast, Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain triggered flash flood warnings across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states, causing significant flight cancellations and delays at major East Coast airports on Tuesday, July 1. Authorities warned of strong wind gusts and ongoing storms through the evening.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region

Severe thunderstorms moved through the Philadelphia region on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to the city and its surrounding areas, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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US: Flood Warnings Issued for Parts of Western NY Counties

Many areas in western New York experienced flash flooding from heavy rains on Friday, June 27. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Genesee, Livingston, Monroe and Wyoming counties.

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China: Satellite Launch Illuminates Xi’an Sky

This is the breathtaking moment that a mysterious streak lit up the night sky, leaving a bright, long-tailed trail visible to local residents. On June 6, 2025, in Xi’an, Shaanxi, local residents captured video footage of an unidentified flying object slanting upward from the left horizon, trailing a luminous plume across the night sky. The streak appeared almost ethereal, expanded briefly, and then faded, captivating onlookers below. According to a report by People’s Daily, the remarkable light display had been caused by China’s successful launch of the Low-Earth Orbit Satellite Internet “04 group” from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The video ended with the glowing tail dissipating into the dark sky, leaving only faint wisps as the rocket continued its journey into orbit.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warnings in Missouri 3

Flash flood warnings were issued for a widespread area in southern Missouri on Friday, April 4, as heavy rains hit the region.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warnings in Missouri 4

Flash flood warnings were issued for a widespread area in southern Missouri on Friday, April 4, as heavy rains hit the region.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warnings in Missouri 2

Flash flood warnings were issued for a widespread area in southern Missouri on Friday, April 4, as heavy rains hit the region.

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Flood Warnings in Missouri

Flash flood warnings were issued for a widespread area in southern Missouri on Friday, April 4, as heavy rains hit the region.

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US: State of Emergency Declared in Tennessee, Severe Flooding Reported in Multiple Cities

Tennessee declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday night, April 2, with incoming severe storms and a potential for 'generational' flooding statewide.

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US: Severe Storm Batters Tennessee, State of Emergency Declared

Tennessee declared a State of Emergency on Wednesday night, April 2, with incoming severe storms and a potential for 'generational' flooding statewide.

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US: Miami Under Water as Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding 2

Heavy rainfall hit southern Florida on Sunday, March 30, causing flash flooding in Miami and the surrounding area, prompting authorities to issue weather warnings for the region.

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US: Miami Under Water as Heavy Rain Causes Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall hit southern Florida on Sunday, March 30, causing flash flooding in Miami and the surrounding area, prompting authorities to issue weather warnings for the region.

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Italy: Red Warnings Issued as Heavy Rains Cause Rivers to Overflow in Northern Region

Heavy rainfall caused widespread flooding and landslides across northern Italy. Red weather warnings were issued for Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna on Friday, March 14, as torrential rain caused several rivers to break their banks.

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France: Strong Winds From Storm Herminia Whip Up Sea Foam Along Ushant Coastline

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. This video captures the coastline of Pointe de Pern in Ushant, covered in sea foam as a result of high winds brought by Herminia.

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France: Storm Herminia Batters Western Region With Strong Winds And Historic Flooding

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Herminia unleashed torrential downpours in Brittany, with Rennes facing its worst flooding in 40 years.

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US: Flash Flood Warning Issued As Atmospheric River Soaks California’s Bay Area

An atmospheric river continued to bring heavy rain to Northern California on Friday, November 22, prompting flash flood warnings for parts of the Bay Area, including San Francisco.

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US: More Tornado Warnings Issued Across Oklahoma After Weekend Of Destructive Storms

More tornado warnings were issued across Oklahoma on Monday, November 4, after damaging storms that swept through the state over the weekend. This video shows tornado sirens blaring in Edmond.

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UK: Flooding Closes Roads, Disrupts Travel In Wales

Natural Resources Wales issued 17 flood warnings and 30 alerts across the country for Wednesday, October 16. Heavy rain caused travel disruptions, with flash floods closing roads and, according to SWP, a car trapped in floodwaters. Three schools in Powys were closed Wednesday afternoon.

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US: Hurricane Milton Slams Florida, Unleashing Dozens Of Tornadoes

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and storm surges. The National Weather Service issued at least 126 tornado warnings, and dozens of tornadoes were reported across the state.

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US: Helene Causes Life-Threatening Flooding In North Carolina 3

Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the Southeast, leaving at least 95 people dead and millions without power. Flood warnings were issued, and several highways were closed in North Carolina. The Department of Transportation said that all roads in the western part of the state should be considered closed because it is too dangerous to travel.

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US: Helene Causes Life-Threatening Flooding In North Carolina 2

Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the Southeast, leaving at least 64 people dead and millions without power. Flood warnings were issued, and several highways were closed in North Carolina. The Department of Transportation said that all roads in the western part of the state should be considered closed because it is too dangerous to travel.

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US: Helene Causes Life-Threatening Flooding In North Carolina

Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26, as a Category 4 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the Southeast, leaving at least 40 people dead and millions without power. Flood warnings were issued, and several highways were closed in North Carolina. The Department of Transportation said that all roads in the western part of the state should be considered closed because it is too dangerous to travel.