Record rains and flash floods prompt water rescues in Kansas City, U.S.
Record rainfall caused flash flooding in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, submerging streets and prompting multiple water rescues.
Flash floods prompt multiple water rescues in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Flash floods triggered by persistent monsoonal rains prompted multiple water rescues near Ruidoso, New Mexico, on July 24, 2025. The Rio Ruidoso River overflowed its banks at multiple locations after reaching flood stage. Flooding was reported along several routes, including parts of I-40, prompting multiple road closures.
Extreme heat wave places over 90 million under alerts across Mid-Mississippi Valley and Mid-South, U.S.
NOAA issued extreme heat alerts for over 90 million people across the Mid-Mississippi Valley and Mid-South on July 21, 2025, as a prolonged, dangerous heat wave continues across central and southeastern United States.
Multi-vehicle crash reported during floods in Charleston and Colleton County, South Carolina
Significant flooding was reported in Downtown Charleston on July 22, 2025, along with salt water flooding that affected Charleston and Colleton County. A potentially fatal multi-vehicle collision was reported along the southbound I-95, prompting the closure of the route through July 22.
Flash flooding prompts rescue operation and claims one life in Kansas City metro area
Swift-water rescue and one fatality were reported during flash flooding in the Kansas City metro area on July 21, 2025. A woman was saved from Indian Creek in Kansas City, Missouri, while another was found deceased in floodwaters on a trail in Overland Park, Kansas.
Flash Flood Emergency declared in Fayette County, Illinois after 130–150 mm (5–6 inches) of rain
A Flash Flood Emergency was issued for central Fayette County, Illinois between 23:08 local time (LT) on July 20, 2025, and 02:15 LT on July 21, after 130–150 mm (5–6 inches) of rain.
Extended period of extreme heat risks for central, southeast, and southwestern U.S.
A dangerous and long-duration heat wave is forecast to affect large portions of the central and eastern United States from July 20 through August 1, 2025, beginning in the Southeast this weekend and expanding into the Mid-South, Mississippi Valley, and Midwest early next week. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center has issued a high confidence outlook for extreme heat, with daily maximum heat index values exceeding 38°C (100°F) and limited overnight cooling.
Flash floods along the San Gabriel river injure 14 at Camp Williams in Azusa, Los Angeles County
At least 14 people were injured near Camp Williams after flash floods struck Azusa and areas along the San Gabriel River in Los Angles County on July 18, 2025.
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.
