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Florida Map Shows Flash Flood Risks Ahead of Hurricane Milton

Flooding amid storm surges and heavy rains is a key concern when any hurricane strikes, but Florida is now particularly vulnerable. Protective sand dunes washed away by Hurricane Helene mean that there are fewer defenses than before, while the ground is already saturated in some areas.

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What to Know About Hurricane Milton as It Speeds Toward Florida

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward the state

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Back-to-back hurricanes test Florida's recovery work as Milton rushes for Gulf Coast

The storm, which is expected to make landfall less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene touched down in the state, could test Florida's storm recovery operations. Debris from Hel

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Flash flooding leads to road closures in some areas

Some drenching downpours caused flash flooding in a few areas on Saturday, although it was nothing like the storms of a week ago. Over in Clifton, New Jersey, the westbound lane of Route 3 was ...

Weather Flash: What to do in a flooding situation

Sometimes storms roll through the DMV producing heavy downpours. When there is lots of rainfall within a short amount of time ...

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Helene is bringing ‘life-threatening flash flooding’ to North Carolina.

In Western North Carolina, heavy rains are causing rivers and lakes to overflow, and landslides have blocked major roads.

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Flash flooding potential continues this evening, rain chances stick around for the start of the week

Scattered showers and storms possible this afternoon and evening, with some heavy downpours could lead to some flash flooding ...

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Video: Digger used to transport woman in labour flash flooding after bridge collapsed

Footage shows the construction vehicle helping the young woman who was in pain with sudden contractions over the muddy torrents in Lampang province, Thailand, on October 5. Several other stranded ...

At least 2 elephants dead after sanctuary overwhelmed by flash flooding

At least two elephants have died and two are missing as rescue efforts continue at a Thai elephant sanctuary overwhelmed by ...

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What causes flash flooding, where can it happen, and how can you stay safe?

When it comes to flooding, and in particular flash flooding, it is important to understand that no area is safe or immune.

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Heavy rain and flash flooding forces closure of M5 motorway

A major motorway has been forced to close after heavy rain caused flash flooding on the carriageway. National Highways have ...

Lightning and flash floods hit north of island

A property in Jersey was hit by lighting, while heavy rain caused flooding in several areas in the north of the island, firefighters said. Jersey Fire Service said it was dealing with "multiple calls" ...