Dark Records on MSN1d
The Johnstown Dam Collapse and Flood 1889
On Memorial Day of 1889, western Pennsylvania was caught by a massive storm, unprecedented in the state's history. Heavy rains brought the South Fork dam above the city of Johnstown to the brink of ...
AOL11d
On Today's Date: The Great North Sea Flood Of 1953 Triggered A Sea Change In Europe
This surge of water during a spring tide, no less, overwhelmed the Dutch flood defenses at the time. Almost 500 breaches were punched in flood-control dikes, allowing the North Sea to spill into ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer10d
DPWH completes P28.9 million flood control structure in La Union
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – A 254-lineal meter flood structure worth P28.9 million in Barangay Namaltugan benefits four villages in Sudipen town, La Union following its completion on Dec. 14 last year.
CNN9d
Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast
Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction.
The Independent8d
One dead and major bridge collapses after Australia’s flood worsens
In Townsville, a city of 200,000 people, emergency alerts have been issued, warning residents in the most flood-prone neighbourhoods – dubbed the “black zone” – to evacuate immediately.
Brisbane Times6d
Second death confirmed in flood-hit north Queensland as threat eases
Floodwaters in Ingham are beginning to subside after the Herbert River rose beyond a 15.2m flood record set almost 60 years ago. Loading Record-breaking rain has lashed north Queensland for days ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation8d
Intense rainfall to ease across north Queensland but risk of dangerous flooding remains, BOM says
The flood disaster was yesterday marked by the tragic death of a woman in her 60s who was killed when an SES boat capsized at Ingham. Loading... Mr Collopy said the slow-moving low-pressure system ...
AOL14d
Flood warnings map: Where alerts remain in place after major incident declared
Almost 200 flood alerts and warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Herminia continues to batter parts of the country. It comes after more than 100 people were evacuated following ...
Orlando Sentinel26d
Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its widely anticipated new flood risk maps on Dec. 20, and unsuspecting residents learned that they may now be required to buy flood insurance.
walb28d
Dougherty County offering virtual appointments to learn about new flood hazard maps
The online event will allow residents and business owners the opportunity to: Click here to view the new preliminary maps to see how your flood risk may have changed, learn how they can affect ...
Sun Sentinel27d
New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront | Opinion
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its widely anticipated new flood risk maps on Dec. 20, and unsuspecting residents learned that they may now be required to buy flood insurance.