NPR: Death toll from Hurricane Helene mounts as aftermath assessment begins
More than 50 people were reported dead across the southeastern U.S. and millions without power as forecasters braced for “catastrophic” flooding.
Debby's aftermath leaves thousands in the dark; threatens more flooding in the Carolinas
The weather system previously known as Hurricane Debby was not quite done with parts of the U.S. Sunday as flood warnings remained in effect in North Carolina and thousands were without power in New York, Ohio and Pennsylvania. After hitting Florida as a hurricane Aug. 5, the storm spent nearly a week unleashing tornadoes and flooding, damaging homes and taking lives along the East Coast before moving into Canada on Saturday. While many rivers...
The dangers of storm surge
Tropical storms and hurricanes bring many life-threatening hazards, and while wind is rightfully regarded as a high concern, it is the water that is the most deadly.
Drone Footage Captures Extensive Flooding in Southwest Florida
Debby brought heavy rain and flooding to Florida’s Gulf Coast after making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, August 5. Drone footage, captured by Brier Media, shows extensive flooding in Sarasota, Florida. Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm several hours after making landfall. Clean-up efforts continued in Sarasota on Thursday, with city officials offering recovery resources including storm debris pickup services. Credit: Brier Media via Storyful
Tropical Storm Debby causes flooding in Savannah, Georgia