A storm that brought some of the highest rainfall totals to the Los Angeles area in years, including eight inches on some mountains, was just the beginning of what the region needs to pull out of a major drought.More >>
A thunderstorm that brought sorely-needed rain to California is winding down after sending mudslides down foothill communities, flooding roadways and opening up sinkholes.More >>
Homes were evacuated as a swift storm with expected heavy rain moved toward drought plagued Southern California, bringing worries of mudslides where recent wildfires left mountainsides exposed.More >>
California was lashed Friday by heavy rains that the parched state so desperately needs, though with the soaking came familiar problems: traffic snarls, power outages and the threat of mudslides.More >>
Much-needed rain fell on downtown San Francisco and elsewhere in California on Wednesday at the outset of what the parched state hopes is the start to a one-two punch of stormy weather.More >>
Much-needed rain fell on downtown San Francisco and elsewhere in California on Wednesday at the outset of what the parched state hopes is the start to a one-two punch of stormy weather.More >>
Monday, December 23 2013 10:10 AM EST2013-12-23 15:10:12 GMT
(WMC-TV) - An Arkansas woman has died as a result of the severe storms that moved through Crittenden County Saturday evening. Charlene Lewis lived with her husband and their three kids in a mobile homeMore >>
An Arkansas woman has died as a result of the severe storms that moved through St. Francis County Saturday evening.More >>
(RNN) - Between the large amounts of snow due to melt and the approaching severe weather season bringing chances of torrential rain, it's important to be prepared now in case of flooding. According to Ready.gov, floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States and not all are alike. Here are a few tips on how to be prepared for a flood before, during and after.
Before
Get flood insurance. Standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flooding. The lower the flood risk, the lower the flood insurance premium will be.
Make a family communication plan. Ready.gov has a family communication plan for parent and kids for advance preparation on how to get to a safe place, how to contact one another and how the family will get back together.
Build an emergency kit. It's important to have food, water and other supplies to last your family at least 72 hours. Your supply kit should also contain items that will help your family manage just in case basic services like electricity, gas, water and sewage are cut off.
Unless your family has elevated and reinforced floors in the home, avoid building a floodplain.
The eclectic panel, water heater, and the furnace should be elevated if you live in a high flood risk area.
Consider constructing barriers to stop floodwater from entering the home and waterproof the walls in the basement.
Install check valves in your home to prevent flooding form backed up drains.
During
Listen to the weather radio or television for weather updates and information.
Be aware of areas near the home that are known to flood.
If told to do so, turn off utilities, disconnect electric appliances and do not touch any electrical equipment if you are wet or standing in water.
Bring in any outside furniture, and move inside items to an upper floor.
Do not park your car around rivers or creeks.
Do not drive in flooded areas.
Do not walk through moving water.
Move to higher ground if flash flooding occurs.
After
Get local information as soon as it's available.
Stay away from damaged areas unless being assisted by relief officials.
Help emergency workers by staying off the roads.
Return home only if authorities say it's safe.
Be aware of damaged roads. They may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
Hidden damage may have occurred in buildings, particularly in the foundation, use caution when entering.
Listen to local news to see if the water supply is safe. Floodwater may contain oil, gas or raw sewage.
Repairing your home after flood can be dangerous. Ready.gov has a book that includes way to clean up and repair your home after a flood.
Contact Red Cross in your area for information and emotional support.
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Freezing rain and snow caused big problems in Middle Tennessee on Monday. Here's a look at some of the photos sent in by Channel 4 viewers. You can send yours to PIX@WSMV.com.More >>
Freezing rain and snow caused big problems in Middle Tennessee on Monday. Here's a look at some of the photos sent in by Channel 4 viewers. You can send yours to PIX@WSMV.com.More >>
A major winter storm is bearing down on southeast North Carolina. Freezing rain, sleet, locally heavy snowfall, bitterly cold temperatures are expected.More >>
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A growing collection of icy and snowy images from NE Arkansas and SE Missouri from a late fall storm beginning on 12/5/13 that brought a full gambit of winter precipitation - ice, sleet, and heavy snow in some areas.More >>
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U.S. hiring improved in February from the previous two months despite a blast of wintry weather, likely renewing hopes that growth will accelerate this year.More >>
Brutal winter weather snarled traffic, canceled flights and cut power to homes and factories in February. Yet it didn't faze U.S. employers, who added 175,000 jobs, far more than the two previous months.More >>
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Federal forecasters predict a warming of the central Pacific Ocean this year that will change weather worldwide. And that's good news for a weather-weary United States.More >>
Relief may be on the way for a weather-weary United States with the predicted warming of the central Pacific Ocean brewing this year that will likely change weather worldwide. But it won't be for the better everywhere.More >>
A Federal Reserve survey shows severe weather held back economic growth in much of the nation from January through early February. Even so, conditions strengthened in most U.S. regions, thanks to slight gains in...More >>
A Federal Reserve survey shows severe weather held back economic growth in much of the nation from January through early February. Even so, conditions strengthened in most U.S. regions, thanks to slight gains in areas such...More >>
Despite rain and cold in Tuesday's forecast, thousands of people were expected to line the traditional parade routes overnight to get a prime spot for Mardi Gras - New Orleans' biggest show.More >>
Revelers endured winter temperatures and a chilling rain along parade routes Tuesday as New Orleans' 2014 Carnival season neared a close.More >>
Motorists were stranded overnight and into Tuesday on icy eastern Arkansas interstates, and the state was bringing fuel to people stuck so long that they ran out of gas, slowing efforts to make the roads passable.More >>
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The seemingly endless winter dumped a half a foot snow on the ground in parts of the South, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and those areas braced Tuesday morning for something even more unusual in March: a blast of...More >>
The seemingly endless winter dumped a half a foot snow on the ground in parts of the South, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, and many areas Tuesday morning saw something even more unusual in March: a blast of arctic air that...More >>
Tuesday, March 4 2014 8:34 AM EST2014-03-04 13:34:00 GMT
(NOAA/CNN) - The Great Lakes are almost completely frozen over. Federal researchers say ice covered 90.5 percent of the lakes' surface as of Sunday. That's one of the highest percentages ever recorded.More >>
According to NOAA, The Great Lakes ice coverage could hit a record.More >>
Floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States. (Source: MGN)
