FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
Large-scale flood study in metro Detroit begins amid extreme weather
This week, hundreds died and thousands were displaced by flooding in southern states, impacting areas thought to be a refuge from such natural disasters.
This week, hundreds died and thousands were displaced by flooding in southern states, impacting areas thought to be a refuge from such natural disasters.
Veteran's Clinton Township home plagued by flooding: 'What am I supposed to do?'
The Clinton Township resident has been trying to drain the water out himself. He even dropped $400 on an industrial strength pump, he said, but it’s been a slow go.
The Clinton Township resident has been trying to drain the water out himself. He even dropped $400 on an industrial strength pump, he said, but it’s been a slow go.
Ann Arbor flooding submerges dozens of cars in garage
It wasn't a pretty sight at the Palmer Commons parking garage where dozens of vehicles that were parked got trapped by incoming rain.
It wasn't a pretty sight at the Palmer Commons parking garage where dozens of vehicles that were parked got trapped by incoming rain.
Michigan under flood watch with Hurricane Beryl bringing excessive rain this week
Hurricane Beryl is the earliest documented category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Basin. Michigan won't feel any of the threatening wind or tornadoes, but it could get drenched in rain tonight.
Hurricane Beryl is the earliest documented category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic Basin. Michigan won't feel any of the threatening wind or tornadoes, but it could get drenched in rain tonight.
Wayne County Residents invited to review flood maps
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Wayne County.
Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Wayne County.
New lawsuit filed for homeowners victimized by flood water after GLWA pump stations failed 3 years ago
Attorney Paul Doherty is an attorney who represents about 1,000 homeowners in Grosse Pointe and Detroit who not only had their basements underwater, but their whole houses flooded.
Attorney Paul Doherty is an attorney who represents about 1,000 homeowners in Grosse Pointe and Detroit who not only had their basements underwater, but their whole houses flooded.
Flood advisory issued for Wayne, Macomb counties
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday due to excessive rainfall. The impacted areas include Wayne and Macomb counties.
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of Southeast Michigan on Tuesday due to excessive rainfall. The impacted areas include Wayne and Macomb counties.
MDOT: Flooding blocks EB I-94 lanes after Conner in Detroit
The center and right lanes, along with the right shoulder of EB I-94, are all closed, according to MDOT. Only the left lane is open.
The center and right lanes, along with the right shoulder of EB I-94, are all closed, according to MDOT. Only the left lane is open.
Residents upset with reoccurring flooding on Detroit street, city takes action
Residents say the flooding occurs far too often, leaving them frustrated each time.
Residents say the flooding occurs far too often, leaving them frustrated each time.
Water department promises remedy after latest Detroit flooding
It was another day of flooding for a Detroit neighborhood that's already dealt with standing water multiple times this year.
It was another day of flooding for a Detroit neighborhood that's already dealt with standing water multiple times this year.
More than 2,000 feared dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Over 2,000 people are feared dead after a landslide in Papua New Guinea, prompting the government to seek increased international aid amid challenging search and rescue efforts.
Flooding leaves basement, backyard damaged in Macomb Township
A Sunday rainstorm brought enough showers to flood a Macomb Township backyard and basement – but it isn't the first time this has happened.
A Sunday rainstorm brought enough showers to flood a Macomb Township backyard and basement – but it isn't the first time this has happened.
Dubai flooding prompts cloud seeding questions
The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.
The heaviest rain ever recorded in the United Arab Emirates flooded portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport in a matter of hours Tuesday.
Caught on camera: Tornado takes out part of Louisiana bar moments after patrons run for cover
This is the second time Mother Nature has destroyed the man's bar.
This is the second time Mother Nature has destroyed the man's bar.
Aftershocks expected within next week following New Jersey earthquake: USGS forecast
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
The likelihood of a magnitude 3 aftershock happening within the next week is almost 80%, the USGS predicted.
New Jersey Earthquake: 4.8 magnitude quake rattles from Philadelphia to NYC
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey on Friday morning shook homes from Philadelphia to New York City and beyond.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in Hunterdon County, New Jersey on Friday morning shook homes from Philadelphia to New York City and beyond.
Taiwan earthquake: Strongest in nearly 25 years leaves 9 dead
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan, damaging buildings and leaving several dead. Here’s what’s known about the massive quake.
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon evacuates guests as fears of volcanic eruption continue
Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.
Residents of the evacuated seaside town of Grindavík in Iceland continue to hold their breath in anticipation of a possible volcanic eruption in the area after officials said magma has once again accumulated underground.
Detroit's basement protection program aims to help 2,000 homes in 11 neighborhoods
Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.
Basement backups are a persistent problem in Detroit, which lead to property damage and health issues. The program fully pays for repairs to sewer lines and backwater valve installations in eligible homes.