San Antonio Submerged By Heavy Flooding
At least two individuals have been killed. Rescue workers conducted more than 235 rescues following the flood.
At least two individuals have been killed. Rescue workers conducted more than 235 rescues following the flood.
Extreme flooding has hit states along the upper and middle Mississippi River — and it could get worse.
When the weather throws us a curveball these people simply carry on as usual.
Sandy may be just the beginning — the city could be looking at a 4-feet rise in sea level and a huge increase in flooding.
Pumps, pumps and more pumps. All kinds of pumps.
Monday night Hurricane Sandy touched down in New York and New Jersey and wrecked havoc, causing massive flooding and millions of dollars in damage. MTA Chairman Joseph J. Lhota said of the storm, “In 108 years, our employees have never faced a challenge like the one that confronts us now.”
Remember, Hurricane Sandy reporters: Your credibility depends on how deep you’re willing to go.
These are images people instagrammed and tweeted as water quickly submerged many places along the East Coast.
Reddit user moctodtidderptth posted this picture of a couple in the Philippines whose wedding went on despite raging floods. “In good times and in bad…”
Deadly monsoon rains have flooded much of the Philippines, leaving 60 percent of Manila, the capital city, underwater.
Bright House Field, home of the Clearwater Threshers (affiliate of the Phillies) was hit hard by tropical storm Debbie, and ultimately flooded.
That’s not snow…THAT’S NOT SNOW! The severe flooding in Australia isn’t just impacting humans, it’s also forcing spiders to vacate their homes along swollen riverbanks. Here are creepily pretty photographs of a sort of spider refugee camp near an inland residential area.
No, seriously, I appreciate the heads up.
The worst flooding Thailand has seen in 50 years appears to be coming down from its high-water mark. Heavy monsoon rains have submerged nearly a third of the country’s provinces since July, killing more than 370 people.
Even during natural disasters, sometimes adorable perseveres. View List ›
The rivers are rising and the flooding is just starting in the Southern Tier of NY, near the border with Pennsylvania. These photos were submitted to the YNN-Southern Tier Facebook page. (via facebook.com) View List ›
This jet skiing freak took lemons and made lemonade when Hurricane Irene flooded the streets of Oceanside, NY. Warning: Soundtrack provided by Linkin Park. (via tedwilliamshead.com) Watch Video ›
And fails miserably. Are these guys just stupid, or am I missing something here? They aren’t going to be much help to Manville, NJ. (via reddit.com) Watch Video ›
Vermont was hit hard by flooding as a result of Hurricane Irene, with roads, bridges, homes and vehicles being washed away by some of the most intense flood waters the state has ever seen. This footage shows the Bartonsville Covered Bridge, a historic landmark built in 1870, being washed away. (via youtube-trends.blogspot.com) Watch Video ›
Record rainfall in South Korea has triggered massive flooding and deadly landslides. At least 53 people have been reported dead or missing in and around the capital city of Seoul. (via) Watch Video ›
Busted again. Apparently this one was shopped to gain sympathy and support for more foreign aid. View Image ›
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — All along the swollen Mississippi River, hundreds of thousands of lives depend on a small army of engineers, deputies and even prison inmates keeping round-the-clock watch at the many floodwalls and earthen levees holding the water back. View List ›
Unprecedented rainfall might not be as flashy as tornadoes but the aftermath is just as devastating. With some places receiving over six inches of rain a day, entire communities in Kentuckiana and beyond are completely submerged. View List ›
A collection of awe-inspiring pictures from around the area of Fargo, North Dakota. For the third year in a row, the Red River has caused major flooding issues there. The house islands are pretty amazing. View List ›
As flash flooding overtakes Australia with torrents powerful enough to toss cars around like toys, Queensland State Police are struggling to rescue drivers. Watch Video ›
If you haven’t heard about the floods in Toowoomba, Australia, watch how quickly the flood waters can rise. Awesome commentary by one of the locals. Yeah, you probably should have moved your cars, hey. Watch Video ›
The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) has announced that major highways are closed due to recent flooding, they will be added to the list of county roads and city streets affected. View Image ›
Flooding closed the Milwaukee Airport last night, delaying flights all day after the airport was forced to close down.
More than 1,000 people are missing in Brazil’s northeastern state of Alagoas due to flooding, Alagoas civil defense officials said.
Heavy rains triggered flash floods along a pair of southwestern Arkansas rivers around dawn Friday, killing a dozen people trapped in remote valleys after the water rose as rapidly as eight feet in an hour.
