RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 3

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 2

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

Canada: Torrential Rain Causes Widespread Flooding, Road Closures in Montreal

Round of heavy thunderstorms dumped torrential rain on Montreal on Sunday, July 13, causing widespread flash flooding, road closures, flight delays, and leaving thousands without power. This video shows a vehicle stranded and traffic jams on flooded Highway 40 near Dorval.

Romania: Severe Flooding Hits Bucharest, Disrupting Traffic

Streets of Bucharest were severely flooded after a major storm on Monday, June 9. The heavy rain overloaded the drainage system and halted transport, including several flights.

US: Kayaking Down Highway as Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding, Road Closures in Arkansas

A storm system battered a large part of the Midwest and South on Sunday, April 6. Heavy rain caused flooding and highway closures in Arkansas. This video shows people kayaking down flooded I-57 in Pulaski County.

US: Hurricane Hone Brings Heavy Rain, Strong Winds To Hawaii

Hurricane Hone brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hawaii as it moved westward just south of the islands as a Category 1 storm on Sunday, August 25. This video shows floodwater flowing down Mamalahoa Highway in Kaʻu, Hawaii Island. Several road closures, power outages for thousands thousands of people, and flight disruptions were also reported.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 9, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 9, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

The Most Beautiful Water Road in China

JIUJIANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Vehicles pass on water as the Dahuchi section of Yongwu Highway is flooded in Jiujiang, East China's Jiangxi province, Aug 8, 2024.

US: Storm Brings Flooding, Hail To Northern Utah

A storm accompanied by heavy rain and hail swept through northern Utah Tuesday afternoon, August 13, unleashing flash flooding in some areas.

France: Heavy Rain Hits Southern Region, Causes Flash Flooding

Heavy rainfall hit parts of Occitania, southern France Wednesday, August 14 causing flash flooding.

France: Heavy Rain Hits Southern Region, Causes Flash Flooding 2

Heavy rainfall hit parts of Occitania, southern France Wednesday, August 14 causing flash flooding.

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

A Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter crew rescues a man from Etobicoke Creek following heavy rain in Toronto, ON, Canada on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Torrential rain that pummelled Toronto, ON, Canada flooded a major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub on Tuesday – requiring emergency crews to rescue people from stranded cars and other spaces – while large parts of the city were left without power. Record rainfall from three huge storms has flooded parts of Toronto, cut power and left drivers stranded on the major motorway through the city. Environment Canada reported that almost 100mm (4in) of rain fell on Toronto on Tuesday, surpassing the city's daily record set in 1941. The storm left more than 167,000 customers without power, according to Toronto Hydro. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

A Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter crew rescues a man from Etobicoke Creek following heavy rain in Toronto, ON, Canada on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Torrential rain that pummelled Toronto, ON, Canada flooded a major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub on Tuesday – requiring emergency crews to rescue people from stranded cars and other spaces – while large parts of the city were left without power. Record rainfall from three huge storms has flooded parts of Toronto, cut power and left drivers stranded on the major motorway through the city. Environment Canada reported that almost 100mm (4in) of rain fell on Toronto on Tuesday, surpassing the city's daily record set in 1941. The storm left more than 167,000 customers without power, according to Toronto Hydro. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

Toronto Reels From Floods After Severe Storms - Canada

A Royal Canadian Air Force Search and Rescue helicopter crew rescues a man from Etobicoke Creek following heavy rain in Toronto, ON, Canada on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Torrential rain that pummelled Toronto, ON, Canada flooded a major highway, several thoroughfares and a key transit hub on Tuesday – requiring emergency crews to rescue people from stranded cars and other spaces – while large parts of the city were left without power. Record rainfall from three huge storms has flooded parts of Toronto, cut power and left drivers stranded on the major motorway through the city. Environment Canada reported that almost 100mm (4in) of rain fell on Toronto on Tuesday, surpassing the city's daily record set in 1941. The storm left more than 167,000 customers without power, according to Toronto Hydro. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Canada: Remnants Of Hurricane Beryl Drop Heavy Rain In Montreal

Vehicles were submerged in floodwaters on Montreal streets on Wednesday, July 10 after remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought heavy, record-breaking rain.

Canada: Remnants Of Hurricane Beryl Drop Heavy Rain In Montreal 2

Vehicles were submerged in floodwaters on Montreal streets on Wednesday, July 10 after remnants of Hurricane Beryl brought heavy, record-breaking rain.

US: Flooding Hits Montecito, California As Storm Brings Heavy Rain

A storm brought heavy rainfall to parts Southern California on Saturday, March 30 causing flash flooding in Montecito.

Holiday consumption boom mirrors Chinese economy's vitality, potential

STORY: Holiday consumption boom mirrors Chinese economy's vitality, potential DATELINE: Oct. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:23 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese) SHEN YILIANG, Official with Yanguan Scenic Spot in Haining, Zhejiang 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese) LYU SHU, Visitor 4. various of tourists 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG NA, Restaurant owner at Wudadao area in Tianjin 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): WEI YIJI, Restaurant owner at Wudadao area in Tianjin STORYLINE: Chinese residents' fervor for travel and leisure over the eight-day Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday has reflected the country's strong consumption demand. From top domestic destinations, including Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Hangzhou, to cities in the northwest like Urumqi in Xinjiang, known for their scenic autumn landscapes, resorts across the country were flooded by visitors during the holiday. Latest data show that more than 52 million trips were made by rail, highway, wate

Two dead along flooded highway in California on New Year's Day

STORY: Two dead along flooded highway in California on New Year's Day DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. aerial view of the flooded highway 2. various of vehicles stuck in the flood STORYLINE: Two people died after a strong winter storm hitting northern California's Sacramento County on Saturday caused a double levee breach along a local river and flooded parts of a state highway, local media said Sunday. One of them died after being pulled from the water, and the other was found dead in a submerged vehicle, local media said. The breach along the Cosumnes River near Wilton, 35 km south of the city of Sacramento, flooded parts of Highway 99, the main thoroughfare through California's 47,000-square-km-large Central Valley. Local emergency personnel have been performing rescues since Saturday, the San Francisco Chronicle reported. Dozens of people have been plucked from their cars that got stuck in floods. Sacramento County proclaimed a local

Torrents of muddy water flood roads in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh, Jbeil

STORY: Torrents of muddy water flood roads in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh, Jbeil DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of cars trapped in the floods on Jounieh Highway 2. various of roads and traffic in Lebanon 3. Prime Minister Najib Mikati 4. various of meetings STORYLINE: Several streets in Lebanon's coastal cities of Jounieh and Jbeil were flooded on Tuesday by torrents of muddy water as municipalities are unable to secure proper maintenance for public roads. The Traffic Monitoring Center tweeted that rainwater accumulated on Jounieh highway causing heavy traffic jams. Online videos circulated showing some cars being swept away by the torrents with motorists trying to get out of their vehicles. Juan Hobeiche, president of the Jounieh municipal council and president of the Federation of Municipalities of Kesrouan, told the local media that the main cause of the floods observed in Jounieh is due to an unusual amount of rainfall ove

New Zealand's South Island regions hit hard by heavy rain, flooding

STORY: New Zealand's South Island regions hit hard by heavy rain, flooding DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:22 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flooding-affected areas STORYLINE: The West Coast and Nelson-Tasman regions of New Zealand's South Island have been hit hard by heavy rain and flooding. Local states of emergency remained in place for these regions due to the ongoing severe weather, according to the National Emergency Management Agency on Thursday. The severe weather has caused flooding that requires evacuations, with further impacts possible, the agency said in a statement. More than 400 homes in Nelson have been evacuated as the Maitai River, which runs through the city, has burst its banks. Civil Defense teams have been helping residents in flooded streets. The state highway leading to Nelson has been closed due to flooding. A red warning has been issued by the MetService, New Zealand's national weather authority, which is the