Maryland, Virginia and Flash flood
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Two and a half days after flash floods devastated the town of Westernport in remote Western Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore visited the beleaguered hamlet for the first time since the disaster. Once there, he declared a state of emergency,
The body of a 12-year-old boy was found Wednesday morning after he was swept away by floodwaters Tuesday evening, according officials in Albermarle County, Virginia.
Two schools in Allegany County, Maryland, were evacuated Tuesday due to flash flooding in the area. School officials canceled all after-school activities across the district.
Today's newsletter focuses on the devastating floods in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo that killed over 100 people, in addition to the fatal floods in Somalia.
The devastating flooding, which impacted parts of Maryland and Virginia, also trapped more than 200 students and teachers.
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U.S. cities have experienced increased hourly rainfall intensity, with the Great Lakes region being among the most affected areas.
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WNEM on MSNSanford homeowner still rebuilding after 2020 floodsTV5 last spoke with Sanford resident Julie Vezina in May 2023, and she’s a lot closer to moving back in her home than she was two years ago. Previous coverage: Sanford resident still impacted by 2020 flood damage “The last two years have been wonderful.
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Neither the California State Prison, Corcoran or the Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, had a robust flooding evacuation plan on hand.
Governor Andy Beshear has now declared 24 more counties, including Webster County, to receive financial assistance from FEMA after the flood disasters over one month ago.
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Tenants displaced from floodsAccuWeather's Guy Pearson was live on the AccuWeather Network on May 15 to discuss the tornado threat in the central and eastern U.S. BBC Boss Tim Davie outlined a national plan to switch off traditional broadcast transmissions in the 2030s, to ensure a 'smooth' transition to internet-only delivery of programmes.