A significant severe thunderstorm outbreak with heavy rainfall has affected areas from the Southern Plains to the Great Lakes and Northeast, with historic flooding in parts of the Central Mississippi Valley. Significant rainfall amounts of over ten inches occurred over saturated soils of the Central Mississippi Valley and surrounding watersheds. The rainfall produced historic ... Continue Reading »
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Valley and Butte Wildfires – United States
In Central and Northern California, two wildfires have consumed over 133,000 acres and destroyed at least 750 homes and ten businesses in a matter of days. The fires have altogether displaced at least 23,000, according to media sources, and a state of emergency has been declared for affected areas by Governor Jerry Brown. Nearly 6,400 firefighters have been mobilized to combat ... Continue Reading »
Wildfires in California, United States
Event Summary In an early start to the season, several wildfires grew this week in Southern California affecting Carlsbad, San Marcos and Camp Pendleton. The fires were enabled by hot, dry and windy conditions placing fire containment efforts at a disadvantage. At least 125,000 evacuation notices were issued. One fatality has been reported, and at least fifteen buildings have ... Continue Reading »
Floods in Colorado, United States
A period of excessive rainfall between September 10 through 15 has triggered excessive flooding in Northeastern Colorado. Rainfall has exceeded five inches over a very large area, and some local rainfall amounts have exceeded 15 inches. Damage has occurred as a result of rushing water and inundation, affecting homes, businesses and infrastructure over a large area. At least s ... Continue Reading »
Wildfires in Colorado, United States
A wildfire northeast of Colorado Springs, Colorado has become the state's most destructive wildfire in history. The Black Forest Fire has destroyed 360 homes, surpassing the 347 homes destroyed in the Waldo Canyon Fire last year. At least 14 homes have been partially damaged and 79 homes could not be verified. The blaze covers about 15,000 acres of land and has no solid ... Continue Reading »
Wildfires in Colorado, United States
Dozens of wildfires, fueled by hot temperatures, strong winds, and low humidity have been affecting parts of Colorado in what has been described as the worst fire season in the history of the state. Of particular concern is the Waldo Canyon Fire, which has doubled in size from 6,200 acres to over 15,000 acres within the last 24 hours. The blaze has spread into the city limits ... Continue Reading »
Severe Weather in United States
More severe weather hit the United States on April 14 and 15, spawning dozens of tornadoes that killed at least five people and caused widespread property damage, according to reports. The National Weather Service (NWS) reported a preliminary estimate of 111 tornadoes in the six states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Minnesota, the majority of them in ... Continue Reading »
Update: Severe Weather in United States
More severe weather hit central and southern regions of the United States on March 2 and 3, spawning several tornados that killed at least 39 people and caused widespread property damage, according to reports. Officials have reported 21 fatalities in Kentucky, 13 in southern Indiana, three in Ohio and one in Alabama. Georgia also reported a storm-related death. The latest ... Continue Reading »
Severe Weather in United States
Event Summary Severe weather hit Midwest regions of the United States on February 28 and 29, spawning several tornados that killed at least 12 people and caused widespread property damage, according to reports. The National Weather Service (NWS) has reported a preliminary estimate of 30 tornados in six states (Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky). Reports ... Continue Reading »
Update: Floods in Thailand
Thailand has experienced its worst flooding in years over the last few months, leaving more than 420 people dead and causing severe damage across northern and central regions of the country. The floods have severely damaged and disrupted manufacturing operations in Thailand. Flooding has forced at least seven huge industrial estates in central regions to close, prompting the ... Continue Reading »
