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CTV News
3 days ago
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- CTV News
Dangers at Deschenes Rapids
Ottawa Watch The City of Ottawa is looking to install signs to warn of the dangers at the Deschenes Rapids. CTV's Kimberley Johnson says there has been an increase in rescues this summer.
New York Times
17-07-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Heavy Rain Floods Kansas City Area, Prompting Overnight Rescues
Heavy rain in the Kansas City, Mo., area inundated neighborhoods and highways on Thursday, prompting nearly two dozen rescues of people stranded in their cars. More than eight inches of rain fell in some parts of the metropolitan area overnight, meteorologists said. Firefighters and rescuers waded through water, sometimes up to their waists, to reach cars stuck in floods overnight, said Chief Michael Hopkins, the spokesman for the Kansas City Fire Department, in an interview. They continued working through the morning even as the rain started to taper off. No injuries or deaths have been reported. Emergency workers had rescued people from at least 23 vehicles by early morning, he said, and more rescues were expected as the work commute got underway. Storm drains along Interstate 435, a beltway that encircles most of the Kansas City metropolitan area, were unable to keep up during the deluge, he said, causing the highway to flood. Most of the rescues from vehicles took place at the highway's 23rd St. exit, he said. Areas to the west and north of the city were also overrun with heavy rain. 'It is taking place all over the city,' he said of the rescue effort. 'Multiple roads tend to get overrun with water.' These included low-lying areas or those near hills, such as the East Bottoms area, the Westport bar and restaurant district, and neighborhoods in Northeast Kansas City. More than eight inches of rain had fallen in Olathe, Kan., southwest of Kansas City, since 10 p.m. on Wednesday, said Randall Collier, a meteorologist at the Kansas City office of the National Weather Service. The highest total was 9.81 inches, near Gardner Lake, he said. In Kansas City, the local office of the National Weather Service reported 2.04 inches of rain had already fallen by 6:40 a.m. Thursday. That marked the second consecutive day with more than two inches of rainfall, tying a local record that has occurred only 12 times in the past 137 years. Flash flood warnings for the area expired by 9 a.m. local time, but flood warnings remained in place for several rivers in northwest Kansas and northeast Missouri. Forecasters said storms could keep developing along the same areas over the next couple of days. Forecast risk of excessive rain for Thursday Some Moderate High More than 13,000 customers were without power early on Thursday in the Kansas City area, in both Kansas and Missouri, according to Evergy, a utilities provider. The rain was part of a slow-moving weather system that has unleashed a series of intense thunderstorms across a broad section of the United States on Thursday, from the Central Plains to the Mid-Atlantic and parts of the Northeast. Nazaneen Ghaffar contributed reporting.
CBS News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
New Jersey flash flooding triggers dramatic rescues
Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Cars stalled and crews scrambled to shut down roads Monday in the Garden State while storms pummeled the Tri-State Area. Flash flood rescues in Scotch Plains Raging floodwaters raced through Scotch Plains, and much of Union County, stranding drivers who were trapped in their vehicles as the waters rose. In one rescue, crews used rope to pull a man out of his car through the raging floodwaters to safe ground. Authorities also launched boats into the flooded streets as the intense rainfall caused the Green Brook River in the Watchung Reserve to overflow. Many said it was some of the worst flooding they ever saw. "Maybe in like 15, 20 minutes it went from maybe just a little stream of water, and then it just started flooding over," a woman said. "Pretty scary." Rafts made their way through the streets, scooping up people with no way out and bringing them back to safety. Others were carried by a frontloader. "Because of the water, we couldn't go any further. So we had to get out and we tried to go up the road and we couldn't. So they told us just to stay there and they came and picked me up in a loader," another woman said. Other people whose cars were submerged had no way to get home, except by way of a giant truck that became a huge bus to carry them away. "I've never seen flooding like this" In Plainfield, the heavy rain turned streets into rivers that rushed past homes and knocked down trees. "I've never seen flooding like this," Michael Vargas said. Vargas said directions on his phone led him to a flooded street where he was trapped for more than an hour. "It was all the way up, all the way up here. So, just sat there. I'm sure the car, I mean there's nothing I can do. It's ruined. Time for a new car," he said. The tow truck driver who helped Vargas told CBS News New York it was a very busy night for business. Meanwhile, in the time of need, some jumped into action to help others. "It's what we do in Plainfield. Try to help a neighbor out along the way," Marc Williams said. In Roselle Park, rain flooded several businesses on Chestnut Street. "Probably about six inches to a foot inside the restaurant," Russell Olden, one of the owners of Dowling's Irish Pub & Restaurant, said. Olden said he rushed over as soon as he found out about the flooding. "It's not just my business. It's not just my employees. It's everybody down in this area. The water comes in, it comes in quick, and there's really no time to react to it," he said. As the water receded in some areas, the cleanup efforts were just beginning to get under way. "It's disheartening. It's not the best feeling in the world, but we're resilient, we're strong," Olden said. Olden said his restaurant last flooded during Hurricane Ida, so he knows exactly what the next steps are. He'll bring in professional help to assess the damage.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
New floods lead to rescues and evacuations across Texas
A storm system brought a new round of dangerous flooding across North and Central Texas on Sunday, leading to rescues and evacuations in multiple counties and suspending search efforts for victims of catastrophic floods that killed at least 120 people in the Hill Country a week ago. Gov. Greg Abbott said Sunday afternoon that the state was conducting rescues in San Saba, Lampasas and Schleicher counties, with evacuations taking place in Lampasas, Menard, Kimble and Sutton counties. "We are expanding operations in all affected counties — all while monitoring the rising waters in Kerrville," Abbott said in a post on X. Kerrville, in Kerr County, is where rescue and recovery operations have focused after the Fourth of July floods in the Hill Country. Dozens of Texans had been rescued from the Lampasas area by mid-Sunday afternoon, Abbott said. One rescue was made in Schleicher County Sunday morning, according to the county Sheriff's Office. Some rescues have also been made in San Saba County, Emergency Management Coordinator Marsha Hardy said, as police and volunteers spread out this morning to alert residents of both mandatory and recommended evacuation orders. Hardy said the evacuations have gone without issue, and she hopes the rest of the rain won't cause any more major problems so they can shift to recovery efforts. 'It's now a matter, once again, of everybody working their way back home, probably tomorrow, and seeing what kind of damage they might have received,' Hardy said. Sunday afternoon, U.S. Rep. August Pfluger R-Texas, who represents San Saba, posted: 'Please take this seriously as the river is rising faster than it did on July 4.' Officials in Kendall and Menard counties told residents in some parts that evacuations are currently voluntary. Emergency crews in Kerr County suspended their search for victims of last week's flash floods on Sunday morning, resuming in the western parts of Kerr County by 3 p.m. The Ingram Fire Department ordered search crews to immediately evacuate the Guadalupe River corridor until further notice, warning the potential for flash floods was high. Search and rescue efforts were expected to resume on Monday, depending on river flow, Fire Department spokesperson Brian Lochte said. On a Facebook post, the department warned area residents to stay away from river beds and roads. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported "major" floods at the San Saba River at San Saba, which reached 27 feet by 1:30 p.m. Sunday, and at the Lampasas River at Kempner, which reached 33 feet. San Saba County Judge Jody Fauley issued a mandatory evacuation order for some parts of the county as the National Weather Service forecast the San Saba River would crest higher than 31 feet by midnight. By 3:20 p.m. Sunday, floodwaters had begun to recede in Lampasas, said Julian Thorpe, a communications representative at the Lampasas Sheriff's Office. 'We've made sure everyone has been evacuated from the areas that need to be evacuated. The only ongoing issue that I'm aware of is that the Kempner bridge is blocked off,' Thorpe said, adding that he didn't have details about rescues in the area. NOAA also reported 'moderate' floods at the Leon River at Gatesville and Cowhouse Creek near Pidcoke in Coryell County and at the Llano River near Junction in Kimble County. Sunday evening, the National Weather Service extended its flood watch for the region to 9 a.m. Monday, explaining that one to three inches of rain was possible overnight. An alert from the weather service's Austin-San Antonio office issued early Sunday warned that the Central Texas region is particularly susceptible to flooding as the soil remains 'near to saturation or at saturation levels' from the July 4 storms. That weekend, the destructive, fast-moving waters rose 26 feet on the Guadalupe River in just 45 minutes before daybreak on July 4, washing away homes and vehicles. Ever since, searchers have used helicopters, boats and drones to look for victims and to rescue people stranded in trees and from camps isolated by washed-out roads. This summer, flash flooding driven by bursts of heavy rain turned deadly elsewhere in Texas. In San Antonio in June, more than 7 inches of rain fell over a span of hours, prompting dozens of rescues from the fast-rising floodwaters and killing at least 13. With information from the Associated Press Disclosure: Facebook has been financial supporters of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. Find a complete list of them here. Shape the future of Texas at the 15th annual , happening Nov. 13–15 in downtown Austin! We bring together Texas' most inspiring thinkers, leaders and innovators to discuss the issues that matter to you. Get tickets now and join us this November. TribFest 2025 is presented by JPMorganChase.
The Independent
14-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Texas floods latest: Death toll climbs to 132 as dozens rescued after new round of flash floods
A new round of flash floods tore through Central Texas, triggering dozens of rescues as the death toll climbed to 132. Emergency crews resumed some recovery efforts Sunday afternoon after heavy rain brought renewed flood threats to Kerr County, temporarily halting operations in a region still reeling from the July 4 flash floods when the Guadalupe River burst its banks. Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday that rescue operations were underway in San Saba – where more than nine inches of rain fell – as well as in Lampasas and Schleicher counties. Evacuations were ongoing across Central Texas, with authorities closely monitoring rising waters in Kerrville. Later Sunday, Abbott wrote on X that 'dozens' of people had been rescued in the Lampasas area, after the Lampasas River surged by 23ft in under four hours. It comes after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the Federal Emergency Management Agency 's response to the deadly floods, asserting that her department acted swiftly and received commendation from state officials. 'Dozens rescued' in Lampasas County as river surges to 33ft in hours Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Sunday the state was making rescues in San Saba – where more than nine inches of rain fell – as well as in Lampasas and Schleicher counties. Evacuations were taking place in Lampasas, Menard, Kimble and Sutton counties, he said. By the afternoon, Abbott wrote on X that 'dozens' of people had been rescued in the Lampasas area, after the Lampasas River swelled to 33ft in under four hours. 'Texas Task Force 1 has already rescued dozens of Texans in the Lampasas area,' Abbott he tweeted 'They and other first responders will continue operations to prioritize saving lives.' James Liddell14 July 2025 09:06 Flash floods possible as thunderstorms sweep through western Hill Country Torrential rains and thunderstorms continue to sweep through portions of the western Hill Country. The region could see up to three inches of rain per hour, which is expected to 'result in some renewed flooding concerns,' according to the National Weather Service. James Liddell14 July 2025 08:57 Recovery efforts resume after fresh wave of flash floods delay searches Emergency crews resumed recovery efforts Sunday afternoon after heavy rain brought renewed flood threats to Kerr County, temporarily halting operations in a region still reeling from the July 4 flash floods when the Guadalupe River burst its banks. Officials said recovery efforts in western Kerr County were expected to resume around 3 p.m. local time. James Liddell14 July 2025 08:48 Noem denies report she held up FEMA response to floods Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has defended the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to the deadly floods that ravaged Texas last week, asserting that her department acted swiftly and received commendation from state officials. Speaking on NBC News' Meet the Press, Noem vehemently denied claims that a directive she issued in June — requiring her approval for FEMA expenditures exceeding $100,000 — had impeded the agency's response speed. 'Those claims are absolutely false,' Noem stated. 'Within just an hour or two after the flooding, we had resources from the Department of Homeland Security there.' Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 07:00 National Weather Service flood watch extended to Monday morning Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 06:15 FEMA let Camp Mystic operate in 100-year flood zone despite deadly warnings for years: 'Particularly disturbing' Federal regulators repeatedly approved appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, easing oversight as the camp operated and expanded in a hazardous floodplain in the years leading up to the central Texas flash floods of July 4, according to new reporting by The Associated Press. Oliver O'Connell has more: FEMA let Camp Mystic operate inside 100-year flood zone despite deadly warnings Federal regulators repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from their 100-year flood map, as the camp operated and expanded in a dangerous floodplain Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 05:30 Trump calls reporter 'evil' for asking Texas flood question Trump calls reporter 'evil' for asking Texas flood question Donald Trump branded a reporter 'evil' after he was asked if warnings could have prevented a high death toll in the Texas floods. The US president lashed out during a press conference on Friday (11 July), when a journalist from CBS News Texas asked him what he would say to grieving families who believe 'warnings didn't go out in time'. Mr Trump applauded the efforts of all involved in the rescue effort, before sternly stating: 'Only a bad person would ask a question like that, to be honest with you, I don't know who you are, but only a very evil person would ask a question like that. This has been heroism.' Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 04:30 Heavy rain stalls ongoing search efforts in Texas Torrential rain and strong winds hit central Texas Sunday, forcing rescuers to halt search operations for victims even one week on from the first of the devastating floods in the region. A slow-moving storm set off flood warnings in several places along the Guadalupe River. Officials and local residents are still ready for further disaster. However, the rain began to ease up in some parts by midafternoon, meaning some flood warnings were downgraded to flood watches. Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 03:30 Watch: Hundreds of Texas pets rescued following deadly floods Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 02:30 Recap: Texas floods mapped – the affected areas as death toll rises At least 170 people are still missing in Central Texas, as death toll rises to 129 Mike Bedigan14 July 2025 01:37
