Record rainfall brings ancient Lake Manly back to life in Death Valley
Record-breaking rainfall in Death Valley, California, has brought the ancient lake to life, according to satellite images issued by NASA on December 12, 2025.
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Leavenworth Christmastown festival cancelled as historic flooding and power disruptions hit Washington, U.S.
The Leavenworth Christmastown festival was cancelled after historic Washington floods triggered widespread power outages across Chelan County. Over 5 000 customers across the county, accounting for more than 11 000 people, were left without power due to the impacts of a major atmospheric river (AR). Power is expected to be restored for most customers by the evening of December 13, 2025, while debris cleanup and recovery efforts are expected to continue until next weekend.
Flash floods in Iraq leave 3 dead, damage over 2 600 homes
Deadly flash floods on December 9, 2025, killed at least three people in Iraq’s Kurdistan and Kirkuk region, damaging over 2 600 homes and structures in the affected regions.
Propane shortages during cold outbreak trigger state of emergency in New Jersey, U.S.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency effective at 09:00 LT (14:00 UTC) on December 12, 2025, due to propane supply shortages affecting residential heating across the state. The declaration applies to approximately 186 000 residents who rely on propane-based heating systems.
Extratropical cyclone leaves 1 dead and over 2 million without power in eastern Brazil
At least one person was reported dead as a powerful extratropical cyclone brought winds of over 100 km/h (62 mph) to parts of eastern Brazil on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The storm’s impact left over 2 million customers out of power by Thursday morning, December 11, including 1.5 million in São Paulo alone.
Skagit and Snohomish rivers rise to record-breaking levels, Washington, U.S.
The Skagit and Snohomish rivers rose to record levels on Friday, December 12, 2025, prompting evacuations and a boil-water notice in flood-affected areas.
Near-record cold and dangerous wind chills forecast across the Northern Plains and Mid-South
A surge of Arctic air is forecast to move south from the Northern High Plains on Friday, December 12, 2025, driving near-record lows and dangerous wind chills across the Northern Plains and Mid-South through the weekend.
U.S. Coast guard airlifts 4 people in Sumas amid historic Washington floods
U.S. Coast Guard released videos of four people rescued from a flooded home in Sumas, Washington, on December 10, 2025, where 2.5–3 m (8–10 feet) waters had surrounded the property amid historic flooding.
Widespread flooding triggers multiple road closures and water rescues in Snohomish County, Washington
Multiple atmospheric rivers brought widespread flooding to Snohomish County, Washington, this week, forcing water rescues and road closures as the Snohomish River approached its fourth-highest crest on record
Residents ordered to evacuate as Skagit River approaches record flood levels,Washington
Residents along the Skagit River in Washington have been ordered to evacuate as the river is forecast to reach 13.55 m (44.47 feet) by late December 11, 2025. Heavy rainfall and rising rivers have led to emergency declarations across Washington State.
