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How dams upriver saved downtown Austin from flooding

How dams upriver saved downtown Austin from flooding

Austin, deep in drought up until this month, is now watching its severely depleted water reservoirs rise to levels not seen in years. This week the Lower Colorado River Authority even had to open four floodgates on Lake Buchanan for the first time since 2019 to manage the flow. The shift from disastrous dry spell to over-saturation is dramatic, but …

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This is why there’s been so much extreme rainfall and flooding in the U.S. – The Washington Post

This is why there’s been so much extreme rainfall and flooding in the U.S.  The Washington Post What’s causing devastating rain storms — and what you can do to stay safe  NPR New study targets past flooding as key to helping property owners assess climate threats  NBC News 2025 has become ‘the year of the flood.’ Why is it raining so much?  USA Today …

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A Summer Camp on the Guadalupe River Reopens After Deadly Texas Flooding – The New York Times

A Summer Camp on the Guadalupe River Reopens After Deadly Texas Flooding  The New York Times Volunteers rally to rebuild flood-damaged Texas camp serving children with disabilities  CBS News Volunteers rally at Camp CAMP to restore flood-damaged site before campers arrive  kens5.com Texas camp conducting ‘massive cleanup’ to open in wake of flooding  MSN Source link

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Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast : NPR

Heavy rains and flash flooding sweep across Northeast : NPR

This image made from video shows cars submerged in floodwaters in Rahway, NJ., on July 14. AP/WABC-TV hide caption toggle caption AP/WABC-TV NEW YORK — Heavy rain swept across parts of the U.S. Northeast on Monday night, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the …

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Flash Flooding from Storm Swamps N.Y.C. Subways and Delays Flights: Live Updates – The New York Times

Flash Flooding from Storm Swamps N.Y.C. Subways and Delays Flights: Live Updates  The New York Times Flash flood warning issued for New York City, New Jersey declares emergency amid heavy rains  NBC News Flash flooding impacts New York City transportation as storms hit the Northeast  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos NJ storm damage: Flash flooding prompts rescues in North …

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Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency as flash flooding wreaks havoc across N.J.

Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency as flash flooding wreaks havoc across N.J.

Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding hit multiple parts of New Jersey. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I have declared a State of Emergency out of an abundance of caution due to flash flooding and severe thunderstorms across the state,” Murphy said. “I urge New Jerseyans to exercise …

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Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency due to flooding

Gov. Murphy declares state of emergency due to flooding

Gov. Phil Murphy had declared a state of emergency due to flooding around New Jersey. “I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state,” the governor wrote in a post on X. “Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey.” Heavy rain caused flooding, damage and …

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Disturbance could bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf | Weather

Disturbance could bring heavy rain, flooding to Gulf | Weather

A trough of low pressure located offshore the Atlantic Coast of northern Florida could bring heavy rains to the Gulf Coast region and Southeast Louisiana later this week as it moves westward, according to the National Hurricane Center. There is a 30% chance of tropical cyclone development within the next 7 days and 10% chance of formation within the next …

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CWG Live updates: Tropical-like humidity may fuel flooding rains into this evening – The Washington Post

CWG Live updates: Tropical-like humidity may fuel flooding rains into this evening  The Washington Post Flash flooding threatens counties in southern New York: Governor  ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos STORM ALERT: Hot and muggy Monday with evening storms, flood risk  WJLA More downpours in store for Monday  WTOP Flash flooding & severe t-storm alerts are in effect Sunday afternoon  WSTM Source …

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Heavy Rains Head Toward East Coast, Bringing Threat of Flooding to New York – The New York Times

Heavy Rains Head Toward East Coast, Bringing Threat of Flooding to New York  The New York Times Flood watch underway in Philly area Monday: What you need to know  FOX 29 Philadelphia How much rain fell on Sunday morning in central Pa.?  PennLive Impact: More Storms, More flooding concerns, Flood Watch issued in south-central PA  WGAL Flood Threat Increasing For Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Monday  MSN Source …

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