Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow

Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.

Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage

At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.

Fourth victim killed after tornadoes rip through southwest Michigan identified

Officials have identified the fourth victim killed by tornadoes that swept through Southwest Michigan last Friday. The surge of deadly tornadoes took the state by surprise, leading to miles of damage, killing four and injuring 12 others.

New FEMA rules, grant delays put disaster response at risk, states say

Some states have seen substantial cuts to grants, which officials believe affect their agencies’ abilities to respond to emergency situations and natural disasters.

Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer with new Texas safety protocols

The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.

Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods

Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.

FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster

Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.

Wednesday's earthquake was among the strongest ever: See the list

The 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of the Russian Far East is one of the biggest temblors ever recorded. Here's how it compares to other quakes.

Heavy rain triggers flooding, delays and damage at Metro Airport
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There were just as many people trying to get home after landing at Detroit Metro as people trying to get out of dodge. One man added at least two hours to his road trip home to Novi after flying 30 hours from India.

Texas flooding: More than 170 people still missing following deadly floods

Almost 120 people are dead across Central Texas after flooding over the July 4th weekend. More than 170 people are considered missing, according to officials.

Detroit heavy rain leaves some areas under water
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Andre Chapel says he?s fed up with constant flooding on south Liddesdale Street near Omaha in Southwest Detroit, a scene that develops during every single storm

'I think this is it': Dad leaves goodbye voicemail to kids before being swept away in Texas flood

A Texas father, caught in a deadly flash flood, used his final moments to call his children and tell them he loved them, as the search continues for him while his wife has been found.

Texas floods: Death toll rises to 110; 161 remain missing in Kerr County

The death toll from the July 4th weekend flooding in Central Texas has risen to at least 110. In Kerr County alone, 161 people remain missing.

Teen camper reveals heartbreaking survival tactic during deadly Texas flash floods

A mother and daughter share their harrowing experience of the flash flood at Camp Mystic in Texas, praising counselors who acted heroically to save children amid rising waters.

Water warning for cars after round of severe storms
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It's a lousy look, your ride wrecked in rising water. Right here on 14 Mile, not far from Coolidge, caught in the crosshairs of a severe storm. Ferndale Fire Chief Teresa Robinson says it's not a guessing game.

Redford Township's new rain garden will prevent flooding, soak up gallons of stormwater

The rain garden will soak up hundreds of thousands of gallons of stormwater a year, keeping it from entering the sewer system and preventing flooding in basements.