Flash Floods

• Chantal weakens to a tropical depression but raises concerns of flash flooding in North Carolina

  Tropical Depression Chantal brings heavy rain, flash flood risk, and dangerous surf to parts of the Carolinas as it moves northeast and weakens.

  U.S. News

  Jul 6, 2025
  
• Flash floods like in Texas are the U.S. top storm-related killer. Here’s why

  The flash flood that tore through central on Friday is a grim example of why flash floods are the nation’s deadliest weather hazard, killing at least 24 and leaving many missing.

  World

  Jul 5, 2025
  
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• ‘Worst’ flash floods in Spain leave dozens dead, turn streets into rivers

  At least 63 people have died in eastern Spain after flash floods swept away cars and disrupted highways in the worst natural disaster to hit the country in recent memory.

  World

  Oct 30, 2024
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• Much of southern Quebec under rainfall warning, up to 60 millimetres expected

  Environment Canada says rainfall in Montreal will be heavy at times, noting downpours have the potential to cause flash floods and water accumulation on roads.

  Weather

  Oct 21, 2023
• Nova Scotia floods caused $170M in insured damages, estimate shows

  Severe thunderstorms in July dumped more than 250 millimetres of rain on the hardest hit parts of the province, causing damage and killing four people.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2023
• Heavy rain prompts special weather statement for parts of southwestern Ontario

  Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue into the afternoon, with local rainfall amounts predicted to reach between 30 millimetres and 50 millimetres.

  Weather

  Aug 23, 2023
• N.S. businesses say repair delay for Peggy’s Cove highway creating challenges

  A key road leading to Nova Scotia's top tourist destination remains washed out nearly one month after the historic flash floods.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• Team Rubicon back in N.S. after wildfires to help with flood recovery

  This marks the third time in a year that volunteers with the veteran-led organization have descended on the province to provide disaster relief.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
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• Extreme weather causes flash floods, hail and power outages in Calgary

  Flash flooding, power outages and large hail hit Calgary during a storm on Thursday evening.

  Weather

  Jul 7, 2023
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• 2 people missing after torrential rain in Quebec causes landslide

  Environment Canada reported a rainfall of about 130 millimetres in the area within two hours. The town has advised its residents to evacuate.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2023