flash flood
Coverage of flash flood in the Nexus archive.
- Heavy rain threatens evening commute as flash flood risk continues across NYC region
Heavy rain is threatening the evening commute and causing a flash flood risk across the NYC region. New Jersey rail service is disrupted, and Con Edison is urging customers in southeastern Queens to conserve power.
- Travel advisory issued for NYC amid flash flood threat
New York City's Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory due to expected heavy rain and flash flooding in the tri-state area. Commuters are advised to limit travel during thunderstorms that could cause rapid flooding on streets, highways, and other areas.
- Dangerous fire, flood conditions prompt states of emergency
A flash flood in Kentucky resulted in at least one death, while uncontrolled wildfires in Utah forced evacuations. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reported on the emergencies.
- Heavy rain alerts continue across Kerala as monsoon remains active
Heavy rain alerts are ongoing in Kerala due to an active monsoon. Authorities have advised residents in landslide, mudslide, and flash flood-prone areas to stay vigilant and relocate if instructed.
- Severe thunderstorms targeting millions, flash flood threat from Texas to Missouri
Severe thunderstorms and a flash flood threat are impacting over 50 million Americans, stretching from Texas and Missouri to Indiana and the Northeast. The severe weather zone spans multiple regions, posing risks to millions.
- Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescuers in Laos are searching for an alternative route to reach two missing individuals trapped in a flooded cave after heavy rainfall blocked the main entrance. Five of the seven initially trapped people have been rescued, with international teams from Thailand, Malaysia, and other countries working to lower water levels and locate a dry passage.
- Incredible moment off-duty firefighter breaks woman free from car after she became totally submerged in water during terrifying flash flood
An off-duty firefighter rescued a woman trapped in a car that became submerged during a flash flood. The incident highlights a heroic act amid dangerous weather conditions.
- Incredible moment off-duty firefighter breaks woman free from car after she became totally submerged in water during terrifying flash flood
An off-duty firefighter rescued a woman who was submerged in water during a flash flood. The incident involved the woman being trapped in a car as it filled with water.
- NYC principal trapped in car during flash flood reunited with FDNY hero who saved her
A Brooklyn public school principal was rescued from her vehicle during New York's first major flash flood of the year by an FDNY hero. Mayor Zohran Mamdani honored the firefighter for his bravery.
- Texas tells Camp Mystic, where 27 died in floods, to revise safety plans
Camp Mystic in Texas, which experienced a fatal flash flood last summer resulting in 27 deaths, submitted an inadequate emergency plan to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). The camp faces legal challenges and investigations but plans to reopen in May.