Urgent warning issued as thousands at risk for "life-threatening" floods
New Mexico's monsoon season began a little earlier than expected this year, and the state has been inundated with rain.
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Lake Travis sees record-breaking change in water levels
Parts of Texas received more rain than normal earlier this month, contributing to a rise in river and lake levels.
New Mexico gets good water news
The state's monsoon season began several weeks earlier than expected and has helped alleviate some drought across the state.
Flood death warning issued as storms pummel Texas
Heavy rains have been battering the Lonestar State since Monday night when as much as 9 inches of rain fell in some areas.
$2 billion Staten Island flood protection project moves forward
The first contract has been awarded for a plan to mitigate future flood damage to Staten Island.
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California's second largest reservoir is shrinking
Lake Oroville has lost 3 percent of its volume since it was created. Water officials attribute the loss to weather swings.
Minnesota dam: family watch as house falls into river
A family home, which has stood for more than 100 years fell into the Blue Earth River after an nearby dam experienced a partial failure in Minnesota.
Hot, dry weather triggers wildfires, floods in Alaska
Red flag warnings and flood advisories are in place across Alaska as wildfires burn through the state.
Chart shows Big Sioux River's record-breaking flooding spike
The Big Sioux River entered the major flood stage over the weekend, breaking the previous record by 7 feet.
South Dakota and Iowa hit by lethal flash floods
While the West Coast suffers a heatwave, residents of the Midwest are being evacuated because of floods.
Flood warning issued for 9 states as people told: "Turn around"
The National Weather Service has warned folks not to drive through flooded roads.
Heavy flooding washes cars away in China
Southern China has been hit with heavy rain resulting in floods and landslides which have killed 9 people.
Tropical storm update: spaghetti models show impacts hitting 3 states
The storm is expected to make landfall in Mexico by Wednesday evening, but warnings have been issued for the southern U.S.
Spaghetti models, path for Texas as Tropical Storm Alberto starts to form
The National Weather Service warned that it could be the biggest storm of the season so far, threatening up to 6 inches of rain.
South Florida flooding: More rain forecast—Check your area in maps
More heavy rains could cause additional days of flash flooding.
Florida map shows where heavy rain is about to hit
Life-threatening flash floods have swept through Miami, and the area could receive another 8 inches of rain on Thursday.
Florida rain breaks 52-year city record
"Last night's storm was pretty exceptional," National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Austen Flannery told Newsweek.
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Alaska map shows areas at flood risk by 2100
Sea level rise is a pressing concern because of its potential to exacerbate coastal flooding, erode shorelines, and displace communities
Mar-a-Lago warned of flooding as storm hits
Heavy rain is expected throughout Southern Florida this week.
Map shows Florida cities getting monthly rainfall in days
One city in the Sunshine State is expecting up to 20 inches of rain this week.
Weather alert issued as Texas farmers warned of "major" flooding
Rice, Texas, has received double its monthly rainfall average for May.
Rainfall nearly breaks 134-year-old record after city flooded
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is more than 8 inches above its average rainfall to date.
Major flooding update as "life-threatening" storm hits Texas
Texas has been hit by a series of severe storms that have inundated part of the state with excessive rain.
Greg Abbott calls on Joe Biden for help amid Texas storms
The Republican Texas governor said that the extensive damage caused by recent storms, flooding and tornadoes requires action by all levels of government.
Texas gets hurricane warning over sea level rise
Severe high temperatures and drought conditions are causing ideal conditions for wildfires, meaning they are likely to increase.
Flood death warning issued as heavy storms hit 3 states
Up to 9 inches of rain had already fallen in one city.
Putin seeks answers as radioactive leak fears grow
A uranium mine in Kurgan in Russia's Urals mountains was reportedly submerged by flooding, sparking radioactive leak fears.
UAE floods shown in incredible before-and-after satellite photos
Images show parts of the United Arab Emirates completely dry on April 3 and then covered in water after storms hit on April 19.
Republican wants $1 million for PTSD over false alarm about dam failure
Eight false alarms have sounded in the past four years.
Radioactive leak threat in Russia as flood heads for Uranium mines
Russia's Urals region and neighboring northern Kazakhstan have suffered the worst flooding in 80 years.