State of emergency

A wildfire in Calaveras County has burned over 6,400 acres and destroyed two homes, prompting a state of emergency and school cancellations. Approximately 1,400 people are under evacuation orders, with another 1,400 residents advised to prepare to leave.

A state of emergency has been declared in Coxsackie, New York, due to severe flooding that has inundated roadways. Mayor Mark Evans, who has served for 18 years, reported experiencing flooding in areas previously unaffected.

Wildfires fueled by extreme heat and strong winds caused evacuations in France, a state of emergency in Spain's Madrid region, and prompted France to request emergency EU assistance. The fires spread across western Europe, leading to significant disruptions.

Torrential rains in West Virginia caused severe flooding, damaging bridges and prompting water rescues. Governor Patrick Morrisey declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties and deployed National Guard members, with no deaths immediately reported. The storms also produced tornadoes in several states.

Chile is experiencing a severe rainstorm that has resulted in multiple deaths and missing persons. President Jose Antonio Kast has declared a state of emergency in the affected areas.

Puerto Rico is implementing emergency water rationing as a drought worsens, exacerbating existing water shortages. The governor has declared a state of emergency in response to the crisis.

A three-month mass trial of 485 alleged MS-13 gang members in El Salvador concluded with prosecutors seeking maximum sentences for crimes including homicide and extortion. The trial, conducted virtually under a state of emergency that suspended constitutional rights, faced criticism from human rights groups over alleged violations.

A three-month mass trial of 485 alleged MS-13 gang members in El Salvador concluded with prosecutors seeking maximum sentences for 14,420 crimes, including 444 killings. The trial, conducted virtually with defendants held at the CECOT prison, faces criticism from human rights groups over alleged rights violations under the country's 2022 state of emergency.

Over 2.5 million people in Texas' Hill Country and Big Bend regions are expected to face life-threatening flash flooding through Friday. Governor Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency across 59 counties on Tuesday due to torrential rain and flooding.

El Salvador's ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele's candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, enabling a third consecutive term. The party's supermajority in the legislative assembly passed constitutional reforms allowing indefinite presidential re-election and extending the term to six years. Critics, including lawyers and human rights advocates, argue this violates a 2021 court ruling banning consecutive terms and concentrates power.

El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, advancing his bid for a third consecutive term despite criticism from legal experts and human rights advocates. Constitutional reforms approved by the party’s supermajority in the legislative assembly eliminated term limits and extended presidential terms to six years, while security policies under Bukele’s leadership have reduced homicides but led to mass imprisonments and over 500 deaths in prison.

El Salvador’s ruling party Nuevas Ideas ratified President Nayib Bukele’s candidacy for the 2027 presidential elections, enabling a third consecutive term. The move followed a constitutional reform in July 2025 allowing indefinite presidential re-election, which critics argue violates judicial independence and human rights.

Missouri experienced historic flash flooding due to heavy rain, leading to a state of emergency and the rescue of hundreds of people.

Missouri's governor declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding in central, south-central, and southeastern parts of the state. Campers were rescued after a building collapsed into floodwaters.

Missouri has declared a state of emergency following once-in-a-millennium rainfall that caused catastrophic flooding with waters reaching 29 feet. Officials warn that the worst is still to come.

Missouri has declared a state of emergency following once-in-a-millennium rainfall that triggered catastrophic flooding with waters reaching 29 feet. Officials warn the worst impacts are still expected to unfold.

The FourLeaf Air Show was canceled due to a state of emergency on Long Island. Nassau and Suffolk counties are under this emergency because of flooding concerns.

Ukraine's Special Operations Forces struck a Russian oil tanker in the Sea of Azov and an oil terminal in occupied Crimea overnight between Sunday and Monday. Russia's nationwide fuel crisis has led to a state of emergency in occupied Crimea, declared a few weeks prior.

The Village of Killian in Louisiana declared a state of emergency after a water system failure caused by electrical issues disrupted access to drinking water, sanitation, and fire protection.

A severe storm caused widespread damage in the Village of Chatham Thursday night, leading to a declared state of emergency. The emergency remains in effect until further notice.

Severe storms and flooding have caused widespread damage in Kentucky, which remains under a state of emergency. Northern Middle Tennessee is now assessing flood damage as the weather clears.

A state of emergency was declared for the Gold Mountain Fire, a major wildfire that began Saturday afternoon in Ouray County.

Cumberland County has declared a state of emergency due to flooding caused by severe rainfall. The situation has prompted emergency measures in response to the weather event.

Widespread flooding in Kentucky has caused at least four deaths, prompting dozens of rescues and a state of emergency. Heavy rains have damaged infrastructure, with more rainfall expected to exacerbate the situation. Governor Andy Beshear has urged caution and declared emergency measures in multiple counties.

Four people have died due to flooding from thunderstorms in Kentucky, according to Gov. Andy Beshear, who declared a state of emergency as additional rainfall is expected.

High winds and heat have fueled out-of-control wildfires in Utah, prompting a state of emergency. Major wildfires burned across the western U.S. this weekend, with Utah declaring emergency measures due to scorching heat exacerbating the flames. Adam Yamaguchi and Andrew Kozak provided reporting and forecasting.

Mayor Bass has pledged to address systemic failures that contributed to the Lineage Logistics warehouse fire in Los Angeles' Boyle Heights neighborhood, which burned for eight days, prompted a State of Emergency, and caused widespread smoke. The mayor highlighted that this incident is not the first of its kind in the area.

Governor Andy Beshear confirmed at least one storm-related death in Kentucky due to severe storms causing flash flooding and dangerous conditions. Multiple bridges were destroyed, and a state of emergency was declared as five counties face local emergencies, with additional storms expected to worsen the situation.

Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency in Kentucky due to widespread flooding caused by severe storms that dumped inches of rain. Five counties, including Bullitt and Madis, were affected.

A week-long warehouse fire in Boyle Heights, near downtown Los Angeles, caused a state of emergency and evacuations due to poor air quality. The fire destroyed half of the warehouse's 85 million pounds of frozen food, leaving 40 million pounds to rot.

A week-long fire at a Boyle Heights warehouse in Los Angeles spoiled tens of millions of pounds of frozen food, prompting a state of emergency and evacuation orders. The blaze, which emitted thick black smoke and worsened air quality, left approximately 40 million pounds of food to rot after firefighters extinguished the flames. Cleanup efforts are ongoing.

Utah has declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the nation's largest wildfire continues to expand in the state.

Russia-annexed Crimea has declared a state of emergency amid Ukraine strikes, leading to the closure of the beach season. The announcement was made in the Black Sea resort city of Yevpatoriya on June 26, 2026, as the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues.

Utah governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency and temporarily banned personal fireworks until 5 July due to wildfires causing evacuations in Eureka and red-flag warnings. The executive order suspends a 2024 law that restricted the state forester’s authority to ban fireworks in cities.

Russian-installed authorities in Crimea have declared a state of emergency due to worsening fuel shortages, transport disruptions, and Ukrainian strikes on logistics infrastructure. The emergency grants authorities power to restrict movement, shut businesses, and conduct forced evacuations.

Crimea has declared a state of emergency following Ukrainian air attacks that targeted energy infrastructure, causing rolling blackouts on the annexed peninsula.

Venezuela experienced twin earthquakes measuring 7.5 and 7.2, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. The quakes caused widespread damage and ongoing rescue operations.

The Venezuelan president has declared a state of emergency following a series of earthquakes.

Venezuela declared a state of emergency following two powerful earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) that caused panic in Caracas, damaged buildings, and prompted officials to cut gas supplies as a precaution.

A failed robbery attempt in Tobago saw suspects using a backhoe to steal a cash machine, but their efforts ended in failure after the equipment malfunctioned. One suspect, resembling Batman in attire, was captured on camera tripping during the botched heist, which went viral and inspired memes and media jokes.