Flooding across Michigan, United States, forced evacuations on April 17, 2026, as multiple rivers reached major flood stage following heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt. Authorities issued emergency declarations in several counties, with evacuations ordered downstream of dams under increased hydrological stress.
A levee breach along the White River prompted evacuation orders and Flash Flood Warning for the city of Pacific on December 16, 2025.
Evacuation notice and the Flash Flood warnings were lifted for King County after crews successfully contained the Green River Levee which failed near Tukwila, Washington on December 15, 2025, triggering flash floods in the area.
Menard County officials issued evacuation orders on Thursday, November 20, 2025, after heavy rainfall of over 254 mm (10 inches) inundated parts of the Texas Hill Country. The flooding prompted a Flash Flood Emergency for the Menard area.
A low-pressure system moving through the mid-Atlantic and Northeast United States brought nearly 76 mm (3 inches) of rainfall to the New York region on October 30, 2025, causing flash floods that left two people dead after becoming trapped in flooded basements.
More than 19 inches (483 mm) of rain fell within a few hours across Lake County, Florida, on October 26, 2025, prompting the National Weather Service in Melbourne to issue a rare Flash Flood Emergency. Severe thunderstorms caused extensive inundation in Central Florida, submerging vehicles and closing roads in Eustis, Mount Dora, and Titusville. Flood Warnings remain in effect along the St. Johns River as additional storms affect the region on October 27.
Officials released a dramatic video showing rescuers saving a father and his baby trapped on the roof of their car after a flash flood swept it away in Eloy, Arizona, on October 14, 2025.
Flash flooding struck Gila county, Arizona, displacing people and causing significant damage in the Globe-Miami area on September 25, 2025.
Heavy rainfall associated with slow-moving thunderstorms affected the Sierra Blanca region of southern New Mexico on September 18, leading to rapid runoff and flash flooding in the Village of Ruidoso. The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings as runoff rapidly filled the Rio Ruidoso and smaller drainages. The river crested at about 3.8 m…
Flash flood struck Benson, Arizona claiming one life and prompting two rescues, overnight Friday into Saturday, September 12 to 13, 2025.
