A possible tornado tore through northeast Texas on Wednesday night, tearing apart a church as members of its youth group huddled inside.
Tornado Ripped Through Northeast Texas Church as Teens from Youth Group Huddled Inside
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Flooding Leads to Evacuations in Oklahoma and Arkansas
Officials on Saturday warned some Tulsa residents to prepare to head to higher ground because old levees holding back the swollen Arkansas River are stressed and more rain is expected for the flood-weary region.
160,000 People at Risk in Mozambique After Second Cyclone in 6 Weeks Hits Island Nation
A second disaster unfolded on Sunday in northern Mozambique in the wake of Cyclone Kenneth as raging flood waters killed one person and began to cut off the region’s main city from the outside world. Some 160,000 people were at risk, with more torrential rain […]
Hawaii’s Waikiki Beach Could Soon Be Under Water; Lawmakers Push for Shore Protection
Hawaii’s iconic Waikiki Beach could soon be underwater as rising sea levels caused by climate change overtake its white sand beaches and bustling city streets.
Rescue Workers Struggle to Reach Survivors After Cyclone Idai Devastates Mozambique in Southern Africa’s Worst Natural Disaster in 20 Years
Rescue workers struggled Tuesday to reach areas devastated by a huge cyclone in Mozambique, as heavy rains swelled rivers and further isolated flooded communities in what aid agencies called the worst natural disaster in southern Africa in two decades.
Deadly Flooding Forces Hundreds to Evacuate Across the Midwest
Dangerously high levels of water have forced hundreds of people in the American Midwest to evacuate their homes.
Military Families Describe ‘Slum-Like’ Living Conditions on Bases
Military families described “slum-like” living conditions of privately managed housing on U.S. bases at a hearing on Wednesday, The Washington Post reports. Testimonies from wives and mothers, along with survey results released Wednesday, reportedly described black mold, termites, flooding, wiring issues, and vermin infestations. Complaints […]
Killer Storm Strikes Southern California
A powerful storm has struck Southern California, putting the area at risk of floods and landslides. Santa Barbara County experienced winds topping 80 mph and intense rain Saturday morning.
15 Displaced Syrian Children, Including 13 Babies, Die Due to Cold Weather and Inadequate Medical Care
Fifteen displaced Syrian children – 13 of them aged under one – have died in recent weeks due to cold weather and inadequate medical care, the UN says.
Pastor’s Wife and Mother of 6 Dies After Car Is Swept Away by Flash Flooding in Indiana
The body of a pastor’s wife in southeastern Indiana has been found in a creek after she was reported in danger from flash flooding on new year’s eve.
More Than 20 Million People in the Path of Major Winter Storm Expected to Bring Snow, Ice, and Flooding to U.S. South
A major storm is threatening an earlier-than-usual wintry stew of snow, ice and flooding across parts of the Southern United States over the next few days.
12 People Killed in Flash Floods in Jordan
At least 12 people, including a young girl, were killed as flash floods engulfed multiple cities in Jordan on Friday, a government official said.
