New Orleans — Potential Tropical Cyclone One is approaching the Texas coast, prompting flood watches across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi as models project up to 10 to 12 inches of rain through Friday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The system, moving northeast at 6 mph, is expected to shift inland over eastern Texas … Read more
California coastal regions face continued flooding and dangerous surf through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. San Francisco recorded its highest summer ocean water level since 1898, reaching 1.83 feet above normal high tide on Saturday, while Newport Beach officials warned of king tides through Tuesday. Why are California ocean levels reaching record highs? … Read more
When the Wet Season Lingers: Understanding Hawaiʻi’s Shifting Weather Patterns Living in the islands, we often rely on the predictability of our seasons. We mark the end of the wet season on our calendars, expecting the skies to clear and the trade winds to settle into a familiar rhythm. But as recent events on the … Read more
Lake Cadillac’s Slow Descent: A Look at Flood Recovery and Future Challenges CADILLAC — Residents around Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell are facing a prolonged recovery as water levels recede at a painstakingly slow pace. As of Tuesday, Lake Cadillac stood at 1292.25 feet above mean sea level, 2.25 feet above the court-ordered spring level … Read more
The Shift Toward Community-Led Crisis Management In the wake of devastating rainfall in Wellington, a significant trend has emerged in how the region handles disaster recovery: a reliance on community-driven support systems over traditional infrastructure alone. The role of local Māori groups has become central to this effort. By opening their marae—traditional meeting grounds—to those … Read more
The Growing Challenge of Flash Flooding in Wisconsin Flooding has established itself as the most common and costly disaster across Wisconsin. The patterns are often seasonal, with major events typically occurring in the spring due to melting snow and runoff, or during the summer and early fall following intense rainfall. View this post on Instagram … Read more
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Ravages Northern Mariana Islands and Guam: A Region Increasingly Vulnerable A super typhoon, packing winds exceeding 250 kilometers per hour, has inflicted significant damage on the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and Guam. The storm, categorized as a Category 5 system, brought destructive winds and heavy rainfall, leaving residents sheltering in … Read more
Australia Faces Rising Flood Risks: A New Era of Extreme Weather Northern Australia is grappling with severe flooding, forcing over 1,000 people from their homes and prompting urgent warnings about crocodiles lurking in the floodwaters. The recent events in Katherine, Northern Territory, mark the worst flooding the town has seen since 1998, highlighting a growing … Read more
Tallahassee Dam at Risk: A Looming Threat to the Miccosukee Greenway A dam in Tallahassee’s Canopy Neighborhood continues to pose a significant flood risk, raising concerns among environmental groups and residents. The Dove Pond Dam, classified as a “high-hazard potential” structure by the National Inventory of Dams, remains vulnerable, with issues stemming from the 2024 … Read more
Southern California Braces for Weekend Shift: From Sunshine to Storms Southern California is enjoying a brief respite of warm, dry weather, but a significant change is on the horizon. Forecasters predict a strong storm system will arrive Sunday, bringing with it the threat of thunderstorms, flooding, high winds, and dangerous coastal conditions. Warm Weekend Gives … Read more