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New study finds 'alarming' high flood risk for 17 million Americans on Atlantic and Gulf coasts

One of the most comprehensive studies ever of flood risk has determined that more than 17 million people in eight cities along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at the highest risk of being affected by flooding

The Independent UK

Heavy rain and snowmelt are hurtling large chunks of ice into northeastern Michigan homes

Large chunks of ice have rammed into homes along Michigan's Black Lake in the northeastern Lower Peninsula as constant spring rainfall and winter melt have flooded homes and threatened to overflow stressed dam systems

The Independent UK

Body of New Zealand man swept away by floods found, as Wellington recovers after widespread damage

Philip Sutton was looking after a property for his sister when a torrent of flood water smashed through it

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More than 35,000 households helped by flood insurance directory since launch

The flood insurance directory was launched in February 2022 to help households in flood-prone areas to access suitable insurance.

Evening Standard

Venice is sinking – we analysed every plan to save it, and none would preserve the city as we know it

Venice has co-existed with the sea throughout its 1,500-year history, perhaps better than any other city on earth. Yet over the past century it has flooded increasingly often, as the sea rises and the city itself sinks under its own weight.

The Conversation

Man swept away in Wellington flood waters as New Zealand capital hammered by record heavy rain

Wellington residents have shared stories of surviving landslides and rising flood waters caused by severe storm

The Guardian - AU

While Rick waited for his insurance payout, mushrooms sprouted in his flooded Victorian home. He’s not alone

Exclusive: Insurance complaints are at record levels as Australian industry struggles with delays on ‘everyday’ claims

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How desperate is the NSW government to build housing? This unassuming site may provide a clue

The planning minister will shortly decide whether to approve a Sydney aged care development on a site at risk of serious flooding

The Guardian - AU

‘We can’t wait’: Venice already seeking floods plan B five years after barriers’ launch

Rising sea level and eco damage caused by flood defence system prompt city authorities to consider next move

The Guardian - UK

Rainwater harvesting and eco-gardens: how one Colombian neighbourhood helped a whole city plan for climate change

From rainwater harvesting to tree nurseries, communities in Medellín are taking steps to increase their landslide and flooding resilience

The Guardian - UK

Philippine president says key suspect in flood defence corruption scandal arrested in Prague

The scale of the anomalies and news reports that showed the lavish lifestyles of some of the suspects sparked anti-corruption protests last year in a country where millions still live in poverty.

Euronews

Country diary: A hardworking meadow that is surely worth saving

Lower Botanic Gardens, Belfast: A precious field here provides flood protection and carbon research, and has a productive community garden. Still, it is in jeopardy

The Guardian - UK

How to Recover a Home After Flash Floods

Unfortunately, most homeowners often realize belatedly that after a flood hits their homes, mold can start growing even within a day.

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End of Love is Not The End of Feeling - Love Can Be Real & Still Not Be Right

This is one of the hardest truths to accept: love can be real and still not be right. You can have tenderness, history, longing, even loyalty, and still be standing in something that cannot hold your life. That is what makes it so difficult to leave. If it had all…

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Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

The Guardian - US

Camp Mystic official says she still hasn’t reported flood deaths to Texas agency

Camp’s medical officer testified at a hearing as state health agency reviews camp’s application to reopen this summer

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Millions of Homeowners Have An Insurance Gap — And It Could Cost You Thousands

The idea of being “fully covered” feels comforting, almost like a financial force field around your home. Mortgage lenders require insurance, policies get renewed automatically, and everything seems locked in and secure. But that confidence can disappear fast when a claim gets denied or only partially paid. Across the country,…

The Independent UK

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

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The Independent UK

Hawaiian Electric's $1 billion power project is in a flood zone

Hawaiian Electric Co.'s $1 billion upgrade to the Waiau power plant faces a new challenge

The Conversation

What if Texas’ destructive Tax Day flood had centered on inner Houston instead? It’s why cities should plan for the improbable

Ten years ago, the infamous Tax Day storm swamped the Houston area with off-the-charts rainfall. Nearly 2 feet of rain fell in less than 15 hours in parts of the region, starting on April 17, 2016. The rain flooded thousands of homes and exceeded a 10,000-year event at some gauges.

International Business Times UK

Tornado Warning In Wisconsin Issued As 'Strong Tornadoes' And Flooding Hit Region

The NWS warns of potential damage to windows and roofs, also possible destruction to vehicles and mobile homes along the projected paths.

The Guardian - US

Horse swept away in a fast-moving flood in Illinois rescued after eight hours

Crews from Morengo fire and rescue built a makeshift raft to get Troy, who was stuck in 15ft deep creek, safely to shore

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Complete Fisch Poseidon’s Storm of Flood & Zeus Thunder of Chaos Bestiary (100%)

The Poseidon's Storm of Flood and Zeus Thunder of Chaos Bestiary are some of the most popular fishing spots inside the Wrath of Olympus. Each of these

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Do beaver dams really make flooding worse? Research casts doubt on beavers as flood culprits

Beavers (Castor canadensis) are widely recognized as ecosystem engineers, building dams that reshape water flow and alter the physical structure of rivers and streams.

The Independent UK

Camp Mystic director wasn’t aware of flood risk, missed warnings issued before storm

Families of several of the girls who died have sued the camp’s operators, arguing that camp officials failed to take necessary steps to protect the campers as life-threatening floodwaters approached

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