Recap: Storm Bert Brings Widespread Flooding, Damaging Winds To UK

Storm Bert swept across the UK leaving at least 5 people dead. The storm brought torrential rain, causing widespread flooding in parts of England and Wales.

Spain: Flooding Strikes Malaga As Storms Unleash Heavy Rainfall

Heavy rain lashed the province of Malaga early Tuesday, October 29 resulting in flooding across the region. Thunderstorms and hail were also reported.

Spain: Heavy Rain Swells Rivers And Causes Flooding Across Country

Days of heavy rain have caused rivers to swell and triggered flooding in many parts of Spain. Instability is expected to persist this Friday in the northern and eastern parts of the peninsula, with heavy cloud cover and precipitation accompanied by storms in northern Spain. This video shows a swelled river in Boltaña on Thursday, October 17.

Japan: Typhoon Maria Makes Landfall, Brings Heavy Rainfall To Iwate 2

Typhoon Maria made landfall near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Monday morning, August 12, bringing torrential rainfall. The rain collapsed roads, flooded houses, and swelled rivers. An evacuation order was issued for Kuji City and several other municipalities.

Japan: Typhoon Maria Makes Landfall, Brings Heavy Rainfall To Iwate

Typhoon Maria made landfall near Ofunato, Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan Monday morning, August 12 bringing torrential rainfall. The rain collapsed roads, flooded houses, and swelled rivers. An evacuation order was issued for Kuji City and several other municipalities.

China: Woman Drives Electric Scooter Through Flooded Street In Guilin Amid Severe Flooding In Guangxi

A woman drove her electric scooter through a flooded road in Guilin on June 19. Chinese social media was abuzz saying the scooter was the best amphibious vehicle for the season. Heavy rains hit the Guangdong province in southern China, as well as the neighboring Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region causing record-breaking flooding and mudslides. In Guilin, major rivers swelled due to relentless rains.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders 3

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders 4

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.

US: Severe Flooding Hits Houston Area Prompting Evacuation Orders 2

Roads and rivers remained flooded on Friday, May 3, after severe thunderstorms brought heavy rainfall to north Houston on Thursday. Mandatory evacuations have been in effect in San Jacinto and Harris counties due to flooding. Flooding has also been reported in Walker, Polk, and Montgomery counties.