localized flooding
Coverage of localized flooding in the Nexus archive.
- Aug. 1: Cloudy skies tonight; possible heavy rain tomorrow
The area experienced a hot day with temperatures feeling like over 105°, followed by clearing seabreeze showers. Overnight temperatures will drop into the 70s-80s under cloudy skies. Sunday may bring heavy rain from seabreeze-driven storms, risking localized flooding with highs in the lower 90s.
- First Alert Weather Day: Some strong storms possible Saturday
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Saturday in Middle Tennessee, with isolated strong storms possible, particularly along and east of I-65. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 2/5 threat outlook, highlighting risks of heavy rain, gusty winds, and localized flooding, though the overall severe weather threat is low. Rain will persist into Sunday, but severe conditions are expected to diminish.
- Another day of heavy rain in Southern Colorado
Monsoonal moisture continues to bring afternoon showers and thunderstorms to Southern Colorado, with slow-moving storms increasing the risk of heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Weak steering winds aloft are contributing to the prolonged weather pattern.
- July 26: Hot, humid weather continues with afternoon storms
Hot and humid weather continues with afternoon storms triggered by the Atlantic sea breeze. Heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, with temperatures peaking in the lower 90s and feels-like temperatures reaching triple digits.
- July 23: Numerous daily thunderstorms to bring drought relief starting this weekend
Dry conditions and high temperatures will continue through tomorrow, but numerous thunderstorms are expected starting this weekend, bringing much-needed drought relief and increasing the risk of localized flooding.
- Rain chances increase today as monsoon moisture arrives
The North American Monsoon brings increased rain, thunderstorms, and localized flooding risks to southern Colorado today, particularly in the Palmer Divide, Teller County, Chaffee County, the San Luis Valley, and near Aspen Acres.
- Heavy rain likely at times, flash flood risk increasing
Heavy rain is likely to cause localized flash flooding, with the risk increasing through Thursday. Meteorologist Kristen Currie provided the warning.
- Travel advisory issued in NYC ahead of severe weather
New York City officials issued a travel advisory due to heavy rain and storms expected to hit the region. The rain will intensify in the evening and overnight, increasing risks of localized flooding and high winds.
- June 14: Afternoon storms return Monday as heat index nears 100
Afternoon storms are expected to return on Monday as temperatures peak in the lower 90s with a heat index approaching 100. The atmosphere remains moist, leading to potential heavy rainfall and localized flooding during afternoon storms.