15 rescued as storms bring flooding and lightning fire to Cherokee County, Oklahoma
15 campers were rescued in Oklahoma after getting stranded by floodwaters near Littlefields in Cherokee County on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
EF2 tornado confirmed near Riley as flooding prompts water rescues in northeast Kansas
An EF2 tornado damaged at least five structures near Riley, Kansas, on June 4, 2026, according to damage surveys conducted by the National Weather Service office in Topeka. The same storm system produced flooding across northeast Kansas, prompting a state disaster emergency declaration and multiple water rescues.
Flooding claims first weather-related fatality in Cocke County since Hurricane Helene, Tennessee
A 64-year-old woman died after being swept away by floodwaters near her home in Cocke County, Tennessee, on May 28, as 76 to 127 mm (3 to 5 inches) of rain triggered flooding and multiple rescue operations across the county.
Flash floods strand vehicles and suspend Waymo robotaxi operations in Atlanta, Georgia
Flash floods struck Atlanta, Georgia, on May 20, stranding multiple vehicles along the downtown connector and forcing Waymo to suspend autonomous vehicle operations after two driverless cars drove into flooded streets.
Cheboygan Dam nears overtopping as spring flooding worsens across northern Michigan
Cheboygan Dam in northern Michigan rose to within 20 cm (8 inches) of overtopping by early April 14, 2026, despite emergency pumping, gate removals, and efforts to restore a shuttered hydroelectric station to increase discharge. The National Weather Service said Flood Watches remained in effect across much of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula as heavy rain, melting snow, and saturated ground continued to drive runoff into rivers, streams, and low-lying areas.
Flash flood warnings issued across southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and central Alabama
Multiple flash flood warnings were issued early on January 10, across southeastern Louisiana, southern Mississippi, and central Alabama as thunderstorms produced intense rainfall exceeding 75 mm (3 inches) in several locations.
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.
Floods kill two in Nash County, North Carolina, as severe weather persists in southeast
At least two people died in flooding near Raleigh, Nash County, North Carolina, on August 6, 2025, raising the death toll from flooding across the Southeastern U.S. to three since the beginning of August.
Floods kill one in Cleburne County, Alabama
Deadly floods struck Cleburne County, Alabama at around 04:44 local time on Sunday, August 3, 2025, claiming at least one life and prompting multiple rescues as floodwaters washed away vehicles.
Monsoonal rain triggers flash floods at burn scars in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Flash flooding caused by intense monsoonal thunderstorms impacted burn-scarred areas in and around Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 30, 2025, triggering water rescues, overtopping roads, and damaging property.
