Flash floods claim one life in Benson, Ariznona
Flash flood struck Benson, Arizona claiming one life and prompting two rescues, overnight Friday into Saturday, September 12 to 13, 2025.
Long-track tornado touches down near Montezuma Creek, San Juan County, Utah
A long-track tornado was confirmed northeast of Montezuma Creek in San Juan County, Utah, between 12:30 and 13:05 MDT on September 13, 2025, about 10–13 km (6–8 miles) northeast of Montezuma Creek and 35 km (22 miles) southeast of Blanding. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for southeastern Utah and western Colorado.
Garnet Fire spreads into McKinley Grove of ancient sequoias, Sierra National Forest, California
A lightning-sparked wildfire known as Garnet Fire entered the McKinley Grove of giant ancient sequoias in California’s Sierra National Forest on September 8, 2025. Firefighters reported ember ignition in upper branches but no complete canopy burn. Containment stands at about 15% after burning 22 000 ha (55 000 acres) since igniting on August 24.
Coches 2 Fire injures 2 and destroys 6 homes in Lakeside, California
A fast-moving wildfire erupted in Lakeside, San Diego County, California at around 15:00 LT on September 8, 2025, burning 2.1 ha (5.3 acres), destroying six mobile homes, and injuring two people before firefighters contained it overnight.
Widespread showers and thunderstorms expected across central U.S. as front stalls through Thursday
A frontal boundary stretching from the Upper Midwest to the Northern Rockies is expected to stall through Thursday, September 11, 2025, producing showers, thunderstorms, and locally severe weather across the central U.S. Tropical moisture is forecast to fuel heavy rainfall in Florida over the same period, while Frost Advisories remain in effect across parts of the Northeast.
Road collapse causes closure of Saw Mill River Parkway, New York
Continued rainfall over the weekend to caused part of parkway road to collapse north of New York, prompting the routes’ closure on September 8, 2025.
Shallow M5.8 earthquake hits off the coast of Oregon
A shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M5.8 hit off the coast of Oregon at 04:08 UTC on September 9, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 13.8 km (8.6 miles).
Waterspout outbreak over western Lake Erie
At least 23 waterspouts were reported over western Lake Erie on September 7, 2025, with an additional four observed in surrounding areas, for a total of 27.
Flash floods force road closures and transport delays in Charleston, South Carolina
Flash floods hit Charleston, South Carolina on September 7, 2025, after thunderstorms dropped heavy rainfall on already saturated ground. Up to 30 cm (12 inches) of standing water was reported in parts of downtown Charleston, with traffic and power disruptions affecting the city.
Widespread damage reported after tornado touchdown in Holden, Massachusetts
A tornado touched down near Holden on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025, causing widespread damage in the area and surrounding regions, as it downed tree and power lines.
