More Than Two Feet of Rain in Ft. Lauderdale Causes Severe Flooding in ‘1-in-1,000 Year Event’

2023-04-14T23:54+0200ecowatch (en)

South Florida was hit with a “1-in-1,000 year” deluge of rainfall this week as a series of storms pummeled the area, causing widespread flooding , stranded vehicles, closed schools and airport shut-downs. A record 25.91 inches of rain was measured at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood airport, according....

Southern Florida got 26 inches of rain in 24 hours

2023-04-14T15:59+0200popsci (en)

Planes sit at their gates after the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport was closed due to the runways being flooded on April 13, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The heavy rain caused flooding as the region recorded rainfall totals of more than a foot. Joe Raedle/Getty Images.

How many possible hurricanes are expected this year? Here’s what NC researchers say

2023-04-14T15:50+0200charlotteobserver (en)

A North Myrtle Beach resident walks through flood waters as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge inundates the area. Conditions deteriorated throughout the day on Friday in North Myrtle Beach as Hurricane Ian made landfall near Georgetown, S.C. The Cherry Grove area experienced severe flooding due to Ian’s storm surge on Friday, September 30, 2022.

How many possible hurricanes are expected this year? Here’s what NC researchers say

2023-04-14T12:08+0200heraldonline (en)

A North Myrtle Beach resident walks through flood waters as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge inundates the area. Conditions deteriorated throughout the day on Friday in North Myrtle Beach as Hurricane Ian made landfall near Georgetown, S.C. The Cherry Grove area experienced severe flooding due to Ian’s storm surge on Friday, September 30, 2022.

How many possible hurricanes are expected this year? Here’s what NC researchers say

2023-04-14T12:04+0200newsobserver (en)

A North Myrtle Beach resident walks through flood waters as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge inundates the area. Conditions deteriorated throughout the day on Friday in North Myrtle Beach as Hurricane Ian made landfall near Georgetown, S.C. The Cherry Grove area experienced severe flooding due to Ian’s storm surge on Friday, September 30, 2022.

'Once in every 1,000-2,000 years': Storm swamps Fort Lauderdale with 25 inches of rain: Updates

2023-04-14T09:21+0200azcentral (en)

South Florida was under siege and under water Thursday amid a storm that dumped 25 inches of rain over some coastal areas, flooding homes and highways and forcing the shutdown of a major airport. Fort Lauderdale was slammed with 25.95 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, AccuWeather reported. Some areas received 20 inches of rain in six hours.

2 feet of rain in a day in Florida — How is that possible?

2023-04-14T06:17+0200usaToday (en)

Nearly 26 inches of rain brought Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to a screeching halt Thursday, swamping cars on highways, shutting down the city's airport for more than 24 hours and closing schools. The sheer magnitude of the tsunami from the skies took nearly everyone by surprise.

Fort Lauderdale saw 2 feet of rain in a day. How on Earth is that even possible?

2023-04-14T06:15+0200azcentral (en)

Nearly 26 inches of rain brought Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to a screeching halt Thursday, swamping cars on highways, shutting down the city's airport for more than 24 hours and closing schools. The sheer magnitude of the tsunami from the skies took nearly everyone by surprise.

Southeast US has seen rapid sea level rise since 2010, studies say Nation

2023-04-13T20:58+0200usaToday (en)

Full moon high tides and a high pressure system prompted coastal flood advisories from the Carolinas to Miami this week and new studies show a surprising surge in sea levels is making such forecasts all too familiar for Southeastern cities. Sea levels on the U.S.

How bad will the 2023 hurricane season be? Why this year's forecast comes with 'large uncertainty'

2023-04-13T18:54+0200delawareonline (en)

The likely development of El Niño should bring a "slightly below-average" Atlantic hurricane season, top forecasters announced Thursday at a hurricane conference in Texas. But the forecast also notes a high level of uncertainty. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict a total of 13....

'Once in every 1,000-2,000 years': Storm swamps Fort Lauderdale with 25 inches of rain. Live updates

2023-04-13T18:22+0200azcentral (en)

Fort Lauderdale flooding, rain are 'life threatening'; tornadoes possible The one-day rain total in Fort Lauderdale is equal to almost 40% of the average for an entire year, DePodwin said. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency for Fort Lauderdale and other areas into Thursday....

How bad will the 2023 hurricane season be? Here's your first look. Nation

2023-04-13T18:16+0200delawareonline (en)

The likely development of El Niño should bring a "slightly below-average" Atlantic hurricane season, top forecasters announced Thursday at a hurricane conference in Texas. But the forecast also notes a high level of uncertainty. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict a total of 13....

'1-in-1,000-years' storm swamps Fort Lauderdale with 25 inches of rain: Live updates

2023-04-13T18:07+0200azcentral (en)

South Florida was under siege and under water Thursday amid a storm that dumped 25 inches of rain over some coastal areas, flooding homes and highways and forcing the shutdown of a major airport. Fort Lauderdale was slammed with 25.95 inches of rainfall in 24 hours, AccuWeather reported. Some areas received 20 inches of rain in six hours.

How bad will the 2023 hurricane season be? Here's your first look. Nation

2023-04-13T17:57+0200usaToday (en)

The likely development of El Niño should bring a "slightly below-average" Atlantic hurricane season, top forecasters announced Thursday at a hurricane conference in Texas. But the forecast also notes a high level of uncertainty. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict a total of 13....

How bad will the 2023 hurricane season be? Why this year's forecast comes with 'large uncertainty.'

2023-04-13T16:08+0200azcentral (en)

The likely development of El Niño should bring a "slightly below-average" Atlantic hurricane season, top forecasters announced Thursday at a hurricane conference in Texas. But the forecast also notes a high level of uncertainty. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict a total of 13....

'Life threatening situation': Up to 25 inches of rain swamps South Florida. Updates. Nation

2023-04-13T15:09+0200usaToday (en)

South Florida was under siege and under water Thursday amid a storm that dumped 25 inches of rain over some coastal areas, flooding homes and highways and forcing shut down of a major airport. Fort Lauderdale was slammed with 25.95 inches of rainfall over the last two days and nearby Dania Beach recorded 21.

25 inches of rain swamps south Florida; Fort Lauderdale flooding shuts down airport: Live updates

2023-04-13T14:43+0200azcentral (en)

South Florida was under siege and under water Thursday amid a storm that dumped 25 inches of rain over some coastal areas, flooding homes and highways and forcing shut down of a major airport. Fort Lauderdale was slammed with 25.95 inches of rainfall over the last two days and nearby Dania Beach recorded 21.

Nature is coming for Florida’s barrier islands. Should we give some over? | Column

2023-04-13T12:03+0200tampabay (en)

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, a mail carrier and a postal inspector entered the U.S. Post Office on Sanibel Island to assess the damage. But they soon had to step gingerly back out. An alligator had taken up residence in the swamped-out building. The postal gator gave residents a much-needed fun....

Fire fears stretch across the country; storms possible in the Plains, Southeast: Weather forecast

2023-04-13T09:16+0200azcentral (en)

A wildfire spread over thousands of acres in New Jersey this week, with firefighters facing 200-foot high flames. No injuries or property damage were reported as of Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The flames, which officials say could be caused by low humidity and high winds, did prompt evacuations of about 170 homes.

Fire warnings stretch across the country, storms possible in the Plains

2023-04-13T09:08+0200usaToday (en)

A wildfire spread over thousands of acres in New Jersey this week, with firefighters facing 200-foot high flames. No injuries or property damage were reported as of Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The flames, which officials say could be caused by low humidity and high winds, did prompt evacuations of about 170 homes.

Southeast US has seen rapid sea level rise since 2010, studies say. Will it keep going?

2023-04-12T21:00+0200azcentral (en)

Full moon high tides and a high pressure system prompted coastal flood advisories from the Carolinas to Miami this week and new studies show a surprising surge in sea levels is making such forecasts all too familiar for Southeastern cities. Sea levels on the U.S.

People lean into the wind and waves as the outer bands of Hurricane Ivan pound Pensacola, Fla., in September 2004.Stephen Morton/Getty Images

2023-04-11T22:15+0200cw (en)

Sea levels have surged along the coastlines of the southeastern United States, new research finds — hitting some of their highest rates in more than a century. They’ve risen more than a centimeter a year over the last decade — about triple the global average — and the effects on communities near the....

Rising seas swell in southeastern U.S. — study

2023-04-11T19:36+0200eep (en)

Sea levels have surged along the coastlines of the southeastern United States, new research finds — hitting some of their highest rates in more than a century. They’ve risen more than a centimeter a year over the last decade — about triple the global average — and the effects on communities near the....

Temperatures on the rise in much of the US: weather updates Nation

2023-04-10T11:27+0200usaToday (en)

After months of cold winter weather, a majority of the United States will finally be getting some sun as temperatures begin to rise. Much of the East Coast dealt with severe weather last week, ranging from downpours to deadly tornadoes . This week, the Plains, Midwest and Northeast will have warm....

Temperatures on the rise in the US, melting snow leads to flood watches: weather forecast

2023-04-10T11:25+0200azcentral (en)

After months of cold winter weather, a majority of the United States will finally be getting some sun as temperatures begin to rise. Much of the East Coast dealt with severe weather last week, ranging from downpours to deadly tornadoes . This week, the Plains, Midwest and Northeast will have warm....

No, este video no muestra una inundación en el metro de México en marzo de 2023

2023-04-06T00:39+0200larepublica-pe (es)

“Ayer, aproximadamente a las 8 de la noche, Guillermo Calderón presumía una inversión en el mantenimiento de los talleres del Metro CDMX (Ciudad de México). Minutos después, la naturaleza le demostró que mentía”, se lee en una publicación realizada el 29 de marzo de 2023, la cual adjunta un video en....

¿Cuándo inicia la temporada de lluvias en México y qué meses son los más fuertes?

2023-04-01T17:55+0200ElComercio (es)

Durante estas últimas semanas empezaron a notarse algunos cambios en la temperatura que imperó en México durante la estación invernal 2022 - 2023. Asimismo, los frentes fríos han comenzado a ceder, por lo que las primeras precipitaciones también empezaron a tener presencia y anuncian la llegada de....

Frente Frío 46, hoy | Cuándo inicia y en qué estados habrá heladas y lluvias?

2023-04-01T17:55+0200ElComercio (es)

Y es que, durante las últimas semanas se ha observado un comportamiento del clima algo inusual o extraño, ya que en las primeras horas de la mañana y gran parte de la tarde de estos días hay un calor muy sofocante, pero cuando anochece las nubes empiezan a juntarse y en ciertos estados de México se....

Motorista graba sus últimos minutos de vida en plena inundación

2023-04-01T02:45+0200sonora (es)

Un motorista murió electrocutado en el Estado de México durante una fuerte tormenta, el miércoles pasado. Este se sabe que cayó a una coladera destapada y se electrocutó con un cable mal colocado. La corriente lo arrastró varios metros hasta que su cuerpo flotó a la altura de la calle Laurel en....

From Utility Bill to Flood Map: St Petersburg's Stormwater Master Plan and How to Lower your Water Bill Tier and Costs. Kathy LaFollett NewsBreak Contributor

2023-04-01T02:11+0200newsbreak-USA (en)

The city mailed out postcards to all residents that may be inside this new map. We received ours. It has a QR code for quick access. The map offers a link to dispute, or agree with, or leave comments about your personal experiences with flooding at your address.

Por fuertes lluvias y viento activaron la alerta amarilla y naranja en 8 alcaldías de la CDMX

2023-03-30T11:25+0200infobae (es)

El Sistema de Aguas de la Ciudad de México ( Sacmex ) dio a conocer las afectaciones que fueron atendidas a lo largo de la noche para prevenir graves accidentes por la lluvias. Te puede interesar: Así quedaron al menos 50 casas en alcaldía Álvaro Obregón tras inusual lluvia Las atenciones se....

Cuándo inicia temporada de lluvias en México 2023

2023-03-30T05:30+0200infobae (es)

Con la llegada del mes de marzo comenzaron a percibirse los cambios en la temperatura que imperó en México durante la época invernal 2022 - 2023. Además de que los frentes fríos han comenzado a ceder, las primeras precipitaciones también comenzaron a tener presencia y anuncian la aproximación de la temporada de lluvias y huracanes 2023.

Casi 50 viviendas afectadas por inundación en El Capulín, Álvaro Obregón

2023-03-29T23:17+0200lopezdoriga (es)

Casi 50 viviendas de la colonia El Capulín de la alcaldía Álvaro Obregón resultaron afectadas por las lluvias, confirmó la Secretaría de Gestión Integral de Riesgos y Protección Civil de la Ciudad de México Se tuvo afectación en un aproximado de 50 inmuebles con tirantes de 45 cm de profundidad.

Gobierno de CDMX debe reparar daños a familias afectadas por inundación: Lía Limón

2023-03-29T19:48+0200lasillarota (es)

Ante la inundación que sufrieron familias que viven a un lado de la Presa Tacubaya, ubicada en la parte baja de la Colonia El Capulín, la alcaldesa de Álvaro Obregón Lía Limón , realizó un recorrido por los hogares afectados y se sumó la la solicitud de los habitantes de que el gobierno de la Ciudad de México se haga responsable de los daños.

Winter precipitation builds up Southwest US hydro outlook, pulls down prices

2023-03-25T10:12+0100spglobal (en)

Southwest US power forwards are falling as significant winter precipitation has strengthened the hydro generation outlook after years of drought. But the Northwest is in the opposite situation, with reduced exports into California. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.

Winter precipitation builds up Southwest US hydro outlook, pulls down prices

2023-03-25T01:40+0100cleanenergynews-ihsmarkit (en)

Southwest US power forwards are falling as significant winter precipitation has strengthened the hydro generation outlook after years of drought. But the Northwest is in the opposite situation, with reduced exports into California. Not registered? Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience.