Camper crushed under a bridge after getting swept away by flooding in New Pekin, Indiana
Flooding crushed an unoccupied camper in New Pekins, Indiana, as streams in the area rose rapidly following moderate rain through Thursday, July 17, 2025.
NWS confirms 4 tornadoes from July 16 storms in Wisconsin
The National Weather Service confirmed that at least 4 tornadoes touched down in Wisconsin amid storms on July 16, 2025, including an EF-1 near Dodgeville.
Record rains trigger flash floods and water rescues across Kansas City, Missouri and KCK
Record rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the Kansas City metro area on July 17, 2025, affecting both Missouri and Kansas sides and prompting at least 23 water rescues.
Lightning strike kills one in New Jersey, leaves 13 injured
A lightning strike killed a 61-year-old man and injured at least 13 others at the Black Knight Bowbenders archery range in Jackson Township, New Jersey, on July 16, 2025 according to local authorities.
Very strong M7.3 earthquake hits Alaska Peninsula, Tsunami Warning issued
A very strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.3 hit Alaska Peninsula at 20:37 UTC on July 16, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 20 km (12.4 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Large tornado captured on video near Dodgeville, Wisconsin
A large tornado was confirmed on the ground near Dodgeville, Wisconsin at approximately 12:28 CDT (17:28 UTC) on July 16, 2025, according to live video and trained spotter reports.
Floods create sinkholes, submerge roads in central North Carolina
Flash floods caused widespread disruptions across central North Carolina on July 15, 2025, inundating roads, basements, and intersections in cities such as Burlington, Mount Airy, and Greensboro. Emergency services responded to flooded roadways, downed trees, and multiple sinkholes, while the Burlington City Council canceled its scheduled meeting due to the conditions.
Heavy rainfall and flash flooding threaten Florida and Gulf Coast as Invest 93L moves westward
A low-pressure system designated Invest 93L is moving westward across the Florida Peninsula on July 15, 2025, with a medium chance of tropical cyclone development in the northeastern Gulf by mid-week. The system could become a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Dexter later this week, potentially affecting the northern Gulf Coast with heavy rain and localized flooding.
Flash floods kill 2 people in New Jersey as record rains batter New York
Flash floods triggered by heavy rain killed two people in Plainfield, New Jersey between July 14 and 15, 2025, after their vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook.
Large firenado forms over Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah
A large fire vortex, or firenado, formed over the Deer Creek Fire near La Sal, Utah, on July 12, 2025, amid rapidly intensifying wildfire conditions. The vortex damaged a fire engine and prompted the temporary withdrawal of fire crews.
