Buckhannon and Upshur County continue long-term recovery after July flooding
Buckhannon and Upshur County have shifted from emergency response to long-term flood recovery, with the West Virginia National Guard extending debris-removal work.
Flash Flooding
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Texas flood-warning systems tested after new Hill Country flooding
Flooding in the Texas Hill Country on July 16 put warning systems and emergency preparations into use after deadly floods the previous year.
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Watchung continues recovery after July storms downed trees, poles and disrupted utilities
Watchung officials are continuing cleanup and utility restoration after extreme weather from July 2 through July 6 caused downed trees, damaged utility poles, outages, road closures and localized internet problems.
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Flash flooding closed I-70 near Silt; CDOT crews cleared hundreds of yards of debris
A flash flood closed Interstate 70 between Silt and New Castle on July 20, sending mud, water and debris across about 300 yards of roadway and prompting CDOT cleanup and drainage work through July 22.
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Suffolk County declares 30-day emergency after severe storm brings flooding and outages
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine declared a local state of emergency effective at 8 p.m. July 4 after torrential rain, damaging winds, flash flooding, outages, road closures and significant property damage.
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NWS warns of simultaneous flooding, dangerous heat and critical fire weather across broad U.S. regions
The National Weather Service is warning of overlapping severe weather hazards, including flooding, dangerous heat and critical fire weather, across several U.S. regions.
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Missouri emergency order for severe storms and flash flooding is set to remain in force through Aug. 10
Missouri’s emergency order for severe storms, flooding and flash flooding activates the state emergency operations plan and is scheduled to end Aug. 10 unless extended.
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Utah declares emergency in three counties after wildfires and catastrophic flooding
Gov. Spencer Cox declared an emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties, activating Utah’s emergency plan as wildfire burn scars raise flash-flood and debris-flow concerns.
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NWS flood watch covered Lexington amid excessive-rain threat
A National Weather Service flood watch covered Lexington and Fayette County on July 21, 2026, as thunderstorms ahead of a cold front raised the risk of flash flooding and urban drainage problems.
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Flood watch issued for Baltimore City as slow-moving storms raised flash-flood risk
The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington issued a flood watch for Baltimore City and nearby Maryland areas on July 6, 2026, citing slow-moving thunderstorms and the potential for flash flooding into the evening.
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NWS issued flash-flood watch for Frederick during July heavy-rain threat
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Frederick on July 9, 2026, warning that heavy rainfall could produce flash flooding across northeastern Maryland and nearby areas.
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Flash Flood Warning issued for St. Louis after 1 to 2 inches of rain
A National Weather Service Flash Flood Warning covered the City of St. Louis until 7:30 p.m. CDT on July 4, 2026, after radar indicated thunderstorms and 1 to 2 inches of rainfall.
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Missouri begins damage-assessment process after July flash flooding and severe storms
Missouri is pursuing joint federal, state and local damage assessments after flash flooding and severe storms July 9-11, a step toward a possible federal disaster-declaration request.
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NWS Albuquerque forecast flags monsoon flood and heat hazards
A July 25 National Weather Service Albuquerque forecast called for continued daily monsoon storms, with locally heavy rain, flash-flood potential, lightning, gusty winds and rising heat across the Rio Grande Valley.
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Jersey City included in early-morning flash-flood warning as storms move through region
A National Weather Service flash-flood warning issued at about 5:41 a.m. EDT on Aug. 3 included Hudson County, placing Jersey City in the alert area during intense rainfall in the New York metropolitan region.
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Severe Storms, Flash Flooding and Dangerous Heat Threaten Much of the U.S. Through Saturday
The National Weather Service forecasts overlapping severe storms, flash flooding and dangerous heat across different parts of the United States through Saturday.
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NWS flash flood alert for the Lubbock area (July 12): what residents were told to watch for
Lubbock TX — On July 12, NWS said thunderstorms were already causing flash flooding until 7:30 PM and warned “turn around, don’t drown.”
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After Lubbock’s warmest March on record, a stormier week could bring severe weather and flash-flood risk
Lubbock TX – After the city’s warmest March on record, daily storm chances return Thursday through the weekend, with possible severe weather and flash flooding.