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Southwestern United States Braces for a Major Flash Flooding Repeat
Dennis Mersereau · 09/16/14 12:48PM
Tropical Storm Odile is trucking through the Gulf of California this afternoon after striking the Baja Peninsula as a major hurricane on Sunday night. The storm's remnants will move into the southwestern U.S. over the next few days, potentially creating a repeat of last week's major flash flooding.
Woman Upset Over This Motherfucker Flooding Allowed to Tell Her Story
Dennis Mersereau · 09/12/14 07:00AM
A short clip from a local television news station in Memphis went viral yesterday after a visibly upset woman shouted into the microphone that this was the fifth time "this motherfucker" has flooded. Later that afternoon, that same station allowed her more airtime to tell her full story.
Woman Interrupts Reporter to Complain About This Motherfucker Flooding
Dennis Mersereau · 09/11/14 10:32AMThe Memphis area is under a flash flood emergency this morning as storms have produced five to seven inches of rain in a short period of time. A homeowner impacted by the flooding interrupted a reporter on live television to tell her just how many times this motherfucker has flooded.
Storm Unleashes Crazy Torrent of Water in Colorado Springs
Dennis Mersereau · 07/16/14 09:04PMSlow-moving thunderstorms around Colorado Springs this afternoon dumped enormous amounts of rain over the region in a short period of time, leading to dangerous flash flooding across the area. One resident of the city took this incredible video of the water pounding a bridge with the fury of Niagara Falls.
Flash Flood Emergency in Southeastern Mass. as Arthur Drops 6" of Rain
Dennis Mersereau · 07/04/14 04:30PM
New Bedford, Massachusetts is under a rare "flash flood emergency" this evening as Hurricane Arthur dropped more than six inches of rain over the city in just a couple of hours. Even though forecasts called for heavy rain, the intensity and amount of rainfall that occurred (and is ongoing) came as a surprise.
Residents on Edge as the Midwest Deals with Near-Record Flooding
Dennis Mersereau · 07/02/14 07:15PM
While much of the western and south-central portion of the United States are stuck in a devastating drought, parts of the Midwest are trying to fend off near-record flooding. The Mississippi River will crest at 20.8 feet tomorrow in Davenport, Iowa, exceeding flood stage by almost six feet.
Hero French Save Rob Lowe from Major Flooding at Vacation Home
Dennis Mersereau · 06/27/14 08:00AM
Rob Lowe and his family were trying to have a normal, everyday vacation at their home in the French Riviera when the weather threw a wrench in their plans. The town of Grasse received "three months' worth of rainfall in four hours" on Wednesday according to The Weather Channel, and the resulting floods nearly washed away Lowe's home.
Slow-Moving Storms Prompt Flash Flood Warning in New York City, Newark
Dennis Mersereau · 05/23/14 07:11PMIncredible Satellite Image Shows Extent of Horrific Flooding in Europe
Dennis Mersereau · 05/21/14 03:45PM
NASA released satellite images that show the extent of the historic flooding in the Balkans, which is responsible for the deaths of dozens and countless millions in property damage. The flooding is also unearthing thousands of landmines, which could pose a problem for residents both in and downstream of the floodwaters.
UK Environment Chair: Build Floating Houses to Reduce Flood Damage
Dennis Mersereau · 05/16/14 02:22PMAt Least Two Dead After Major Flooding on the Gulf Coast
Dennis Mersereau · 04/30/14 10:00AM
Between 10 and 15 inches of rain fell along the northern Gulf Coast in less than 24 hours yesterday, resulting in catastrophic flash flooding in cities along Interstate 10 from Mobile, Alabama to Pensacola, Florida. The National Weather Service issued a "flash flood emergency" for much of the area as both waterways and infrastructure were overwhelmed by the copious amounts of rain.
Do Not Drive Across a Flooded Roadway Like These Dumbasses in Vermont
Dennis Mersereau · 04/16/14 10:30AM
A group of idiot drivers in Cambridge, Vermont drove through moving floodwaters along the Lamoille River on Tuesday after heavy rains pushed the river above its banks. While the cars made it safely across, just one or two more inches of water would have likely resulted in their being washed off the road and killed.
FBI Probes FEMA After Allegations of Flood Map Fixing
Dennis Mersereau · 03/27/14 04:06PM
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in hot water with the FBI after an investigative report by NBC News uncovered hundreds of instances where FEMA workers assigned a lower flood risk to high-risk properties, allowing the owners to save "as much as 97 percent" on their flood insurance premiums.