The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Three people have been killed as severe weather swept through southeastern regions of France

The floods were compared to ‘scenes of war’ by one regional mayor

Three pensioners died after becoming swept away by floodwater while in their cars

Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning river

A one-in-500-year flood has isolated tens of thousands of people, with disaster support announced and more helicopters helping to rescue residents from roofs.

Mid-north coast and Hunter region cops barrage of extreme weather, with more than 68 schools closed

Days of rain, peaking rivers and safety warnings have residents once again on edge in regions where flooding has taken lives and brought major destruction.

Prolonged rain, strong winds and dangerous surf will batter parts of Australia's east coast with some regions to cop up to 400mm over the course of the week.

Deadly tornadoes ripped across Kentucky on Friday, killing at least 18 people

FEMA acting chief David Richardson has laid out the agency's intent for this upcoming hurricane season, cementing plans to push more responsibility to the states for disaster response and recovery while continuing federal support “when deemed necessary.”

Students and staff at Westernport Elementary School in Maryland evacuated the school on rescue boats as flood water reached the ceiling of the first floor.