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.
Gifford Fire burns over 26 000 ha (65 000 acres) in Los Padres National Forest, California
Gifford Fire has burned over 26 200 ha (65 000 acres) in Los Padres National Forest, California, forcing evacuations in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties since igniting on August 1, 2025. The fire is 3% contained, with more than 1 000 personnel assigned.
Flash floods kill one in Maryland, trigger states of emergency in New York and New Jersey
Flash floods struck parts of the northeastern United States on July 31, 2025, killing one person in Maryland and prompting state emergencies in New York and New Jersey.
Moderate risk of excessive rainfall issued for I-95 corridor from Washington D.C. to New Jersey
Heavy to excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast on July 31, 2025, as a slow-moving cold front interacts with favorable upper jet dynamics and anomalous moisture.
Powerful derecho brings destructive winds to South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota
A destructive derecho swept through the central United States from the evening of July 28 into early July 29 2025, producing wind gusts up to 160 km/h (99 mph), toppling trees, and causing widespread power outages.
Record-breaking heat in Tampa, Florida, as temperature reaches 37.8°C (100°F) for the first time
Tampa saw its hottest temperature on record after reaching 37.8°C (100 °F) at 15:30 local time on July 27, 2025.
SPC issues level 3/5 severe weather threat for parts of Minnesota, South Dakota and Wisconsin
An Enhanced Risk (level 3/5) of severe thunderstorms is in effect across southern and eastern Minnesota, far eastern South Dakota and western Wisconsin, with a Slight Risk (level 2/5) extending into the Mid-Atlantic region, including parts of eastern Virginia, on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Level 4 HeatRisk alert issued for over 30 million people in the Southeastern United States
Extreme heat and humidity will affect large portions of the Southeastern United States from July 27 to 31, 2025, with over 30 million people under Level 4 Extreme HeatRisk alerts at the peak of the heatwave.
Flash floods hit Chicago after over 150 mm (6 inches) of rain in under 2 hours
Severe thunderstorms caused flash floods across the Chicago metropolitan area on Friday, July 25, 2025, with over 150 mm (6 inches) of rainfall reported in Bridgeview within just two hours.
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.
