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TC Vortex via Reuters

11:33am May 20, 2020

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'Catastrophic' Dam Failures In Michigan Force Thousands To Evacuate

by Brakkton Booker

The National Weather Service called the event "extremely dangerous" and said it was caused by "catastrophic failures at the Edenville and Sanford dams," located roughly 140 miles north of Detroit.
Evan Frost / MPR News

5:00am Mar 13, 2020

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To Forecast Spring Flooding, NOAA Planes Fly Slow And Low

by Matt Sepic

NOAA's Commissioned Officer Corps pilots fly special planes and use gamma ray detectors and other equipment to measure ice and snow that will eventually melt into streams and rivers.

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Rogelio V. Solis / AP

2:52pm Feb 18, 2020

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Hundreds Of Homes Flooded In Mississippi As More Rain Is Expected

by Laurel Wamsley

The Pearl River crested at 36.7 feet in Jackson, Miss. — lower than feared. Flooding also hit parts of Tennessee, where one official said, "It is a chess match we're playing with Mother Nature."
5:42pm Feb 12, 2020

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Greensboro Officials Discuss Flood Hazard Mitigation

by April Laissle

The City of Greensboro is exploring new ways to reduce and prevent flood damage.
12:26pm Jan 10, 2020

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North Carolina Town Damaged By Flooding Gets Federal Assistance For Levees

by Associated Press
Marco Bertorello / AFP via Getty Images

7:17pm Nov 18, 2019

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After Venice Floods, Volunteers Wade In To Help Salvage What They Can

by Sylvia Poggioli

The Italian city is reeling from a week in which floodwaters damaged the city's cultural legacy, as well as homes and businesses. Volunteers are helping salvage precious books, among other items.

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Manuel Silvestri / Reuters

3:41pm Nov 13, 2019

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'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor Blames Worst Flood Tide In 50 Years On Climate Change

by Bill Chappell

The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help.
12:49pm Sep 06, 2019

Environment Environment Health & Safety

As Damage Assessment Begins From Dorian, Concerns Remain For Inland Farms, Livestock

by David Ford

As Hurricane Dorian moves away from North Carolina’s coast, emergency officials will begin to assess the damage to buildings and property.
Jim Salter / AP

9:16pm May 03, 2019

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The Mississippi River Has Been Flooding For 41 Days Now

by Merrit Kennedy

The record-breaking flooding is threatening communities and farmland along the upper Mississippi. Davenport, Iowa, is experiencing downtown flooding. The high water is continuing to move downriver.
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4:11pm Apr 07, 2019

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Flooding In Iran Kills At Least 70, Forces Evacuation Of Thousands

by Shannon Van Sant

Record rainfalls over the past two weeks have killed people across 13 provinces. Forecasters expect heavy rain to continue over the next few days, forcing the evacuation of regions bordering Iraq.
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9:53am Mar 21, 2019

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Nebraska Faces Over $1.3 Billion In Flood Losses

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Historic flooding in the Midwest has caused unprecedented damage and led to at least three deaths.
Nati Harnik / AP

5:02pm Mar 18, 2019

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Major Flooding In The Midwest Leaves 2 Dead, 2 Missing

by Laurel Wamsley

Spring floods are no surprise in communities along the Missouri River. "My washer and dryer are floating around down there somewhere," said one Iowa resident.