East North Central U.S. Floods Newswire

Arch Manning donates to Texas flood victims and urges fans to help: "My heart goes out to everyone affected"

Actualizado 08/07/2025 - 18:20 CDT The catastrophic floods in Texas have left a heartbreaking trail of destruction-hundreds dead or missing, communities in ruins, and damages worth millions. As the state grapples with the aftermath, athletes, …

Death toll rises to 109, at least 171 missing after catastrophic Texas flooding

The death toll from the Texas Hill Country flash floods has risen to 109, with at least 161 people reported missing in Kerr County and up to 10 more in Travis County, according to officials. Governor Greg Abbott said 94 fatalities have been confirmed in …

Leaders at popular Indiana summer camp reflecting on safety plans after deadly Texas floods

The Great Flood of 2011

(This story first appeared in the May/June 2012 issue of Nebraska Life Magazine.) TORRENTIAL RAINS in the upper Missouri River Basin in May 2011 stressed all five main stream dams upriver of Yankton’s Gavins Point, leaving the hydroelectric structure …

Budget cuts leave National Weather Service with vacancies impacting Ohio offices

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The National Weather Service’s mission includes providing forecasts, warnings, and climate data to federal, state, and local partners to protect life and property. Meteorologists like Amanda Wagner are key to saving lives. "You …

Wisconsin responders, K9s deploy to Texas to assist in post-flooding search/rescue efforts

(WLUK) -- First responders from across Wisconsin, including some from our area, have been deployed to central Texas in the aftermath of devastating flash flooding. Search and rescue operations entered a fifth day Tuesday. It was back on the 4th of July …

Wisconsin Search and Rescue team heading to Texas for flood rescue efforts

MADISON, Wis. (Northern News Now) - A search and rescue team out of Wisconsin is headed down to Texas to help with search efforts following the recent floods. The Wisconsin Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), left …

Dem: ‘Conflicting Reports’ If Cuts Impeded Flood Response

Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, became the latest Democrat to link federal budget cuts to the flooding disaster in Texas, saying Tuesday he’s seen “conflicting reports” about whether the Trump administration’s cuts to weather agencies contributed to the …

Wisconsin Task Force 1 sent to Texas to aid search and rescue efforts

MADISON (WKOW) -- In wake of devastating flooding in Texas, the search for dozens continues. Emergency response teams around the country are being activated, like Wisconsin Task Force 1.  The team of five people and three K9s left Tuesday morning. " …

Winds Wednesday could create hazardous swim conditions on Lake Michigan

Gusty winds up to 55 mph, along with short downpours, are possible overnight Tuesday across the southwest suburbs and South Side. The strong winds are likely to cause hazardous conditions on Lake Michigan, with choppy waves between 2 and 4 feet, the …

Local summer camp discusses safety protocols amid deadly Texas flooding: 'Kids have to come first'

MANTENO, Ill. (WLS) -- As search and rescue efforts continue in Texas, the devastation is putting safety top of mind for local kids camps. At Camp Shaw-Waw-Nas-See, the Rock Creek water can get high, however the risk of flooding is low. Regardless of the …

Kentuckiana's flash flood 'peak season' coincides with Texas tragedy

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — "The tragedy in Texas stings for anybody that runs a camp," Ross Knecht said.  He runs Country Lake Christian Retreat in Southern Indiana. With over 9,000 campers planned for visits this summer, he worries about natural …

$6.8M NIL-valued Arch Manning stands up for Texas flood victims with honest appeal to well-wishers via IG announcement

Arch Manning has endeared himself to the Texas faithful over the past few seasons. The Texas Longhorns quarterback spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons as a backup to Quinn Ewers, and he's entering 2025 as the team's undisputed starting quarterback. …

What we know about the people still missing after the Central floods

Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday said that 161 individuals remain unaccounted for in the Kerr County area, a number that could grow as more reports are filed in the aftermath of catastrophic flooding. The newly reported figure comes in addition to five campers …

Wisconsin Task Force 1 assists in search efforts in Texas, including one GBMFD member

MADISON, Wis. (WBAY) - Members of Wisconsin’s Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, known as Wisconsin Task Force 1 (WI-TF1), are currently on their way to Texas to assist with search efforts following devastating flooding in portions of the state. This …

Morrisey: Still working towards Ohio, Marion County federal disaster declaration

CHARLESTON – While President Donald Trump issued a federal disaster declaration for Texas within days after substantial flash flooding, Gov. Patrick Morrisey is still working on receiving a disaster declaration more than three weeks after flash flooding in …

Indiana search team goes to Texas to aid in record-breaking flood

Scattered storms to bring potential heavy rain across Michigan

We may get a break in this dry, warm weather pattern with scattered storms coming into the forecast for Wednesday. Some areas could see high wind gusts - and maybe even a little hail. Here’s the latest weather outlook for Michigan, based on the National …

Researchers Jailbreak AI by Flooding It With Bullshit Jargon

You can trick AI chatbots like ChatGPT or Gemini into teaching you how to make a bomb or hack an ATM if you make the question complicated, full of academic jargon, and cite sources that do not exist.  That’s the conclusion of a new paper authored by a team …

Partners advance forest health on fire-impacted landscape, protecting communities and State Water Project headwaters

New FRB accelerates forest restoration on Plumas National Forest, protecting the Upper Feather River Watershed, which supplies water to 27 million Californians. TAYLORSVILLE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Forest …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent

ST. LOUIS – If you don’t have a safe place to live because of recent disasters in Missouri, you can apply for FEMA Assistance to help you pay for alternate temporary housing.  To request assistance to help with rent, homeowners and renters need to contact …

Ember Flash Aerospace and Firewave Join Forces to Accelerate Ultra-Early Wildfire Detection and Autonomous Suppression

Firewave’s real-time acoustic sensors pair with Ember Flash’s Vigilant Detect AI and Raptor suppression drone, slashing fire verification to seconds. BOULDER CREEK, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ember Flash Aerospace …

THE ADAM R. SCRIPPS FOUNDATION RESPONDS ($1M+) TO KERRVILLE, HILL COUNTRY FLOODS

Adam R. Scripps Foundation commits $1M+ to Texas flood relief and will match gifts up to $150K; Assistance Provided to Local Organizations and Search & Rescue KERRVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Adam R. Scripps …

Disaster Assistance Available for July Flood Survivors in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Disaster assistance is now available to eligible survivors in Kerr County affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding that began July 2, 2025. Under Individual Assistance, FEMA and the State may be able to provide …

Choctaw County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Choctaw County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

Love County, Oklahoma Flood Maps Become Final

DENTON, Texas – New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on Jan. 9, 2026, for Love County, Oklahoma. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Texas to Open Disaster Recovery Center in Kerrville

AUSTIN, Texas – In coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), FEMA and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) staff will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) tomorrow, July 10 to offer face-to-face help to survivors affected by …

Florida's 2025 Hurricane Season Means Planning for Senior Safety

After Texas Floods, What Steps Should Seniors Take To Be Hurricane Safe? PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The devastating flooding in Texas has caused recent concerns about hurricane preparedness. At …

Proactive IT Planning Is Now Essential for Business Continuity in High-Risk Regions, Experts Say

New insights from Los Angeles-based cybersecurity professionals underscore the rising need for integrated disaster readiness and IT resilience. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As climate-driven emergencies and …

Napa Firewise Helps Secure Firewise USA® Status for 18 Communities

Eighteen Communities Across Napa County Achieve Firewise USA® Designation as Wildfire Preparedness Efforts Expand Amid Growing Fire Risk NAPA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As California braces for a wildfire season …

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Cheatham and Dickson Counties

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers are now open in Cheatham and Dickson counties to assist Tennesseans who experienced damage or loss from the April 2-24 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding.  Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall …

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Disaster Assistance for South Texas Severe Storms and Flooding

AUSTIN, Texas – South Texas residents who have been affected by the March severe storms and flooding have two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance. Homeowners and renters in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties who were displaced or have …

Two Weeks Left to Apply for Federal Assistance for April Storms

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Time is running out. Only two weeks are left for homeowners, renters and businesses to apply for federal disaster assistance if you had damage or losses in the April 2-22 severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in Arkansas. You may …

Global Empowerment Mission Expands LA Long-Term Wildfire Recovery Efforts To Mark Six Month Remembrance of Devastation

GEM To Implement Housing Recovery ADU Pilot Program, Small Business Grant Program, And Expanded Five Year Commitment With Over $9 Million Distributed To Date LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global nonprofit …

Subtle Signs of Hail Damage Often Overlooked by Property Owners in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following recent hailstorms across Central Wisconsin, roofing experts are warning that many signs of hail damage go undetected during initial inspections. While obvious …

Roofing Materials Designed to Withstand Hurricanes and Severe Storms

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As regions across the United States face an increase in extreme weather events, the demand for storm-resistant roofing systems continues to rise. Property owners seeking …

Immediate Steps to Take Following Storm Damage in Wisconsin Rapids

WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of strong summer storms that swept through Central Wisconsin, homeowners and property managers are being advised on how to safely and efficiently handle storm- …

Flood Debris Removal Services in Kerrville encounter setback as Ingram Dam Breaks

Kerrville Texas Flood Debris Removal Contractors Go to Work on Junk Removal, Clear Up, and Restoration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Guadalupe River flood tragedy in Central Texas has escalated to a …

W.A. Rasic Construction to Lead Major Upgrades of LA Water Systems in $100M+ Modernization Effort

WA Rasic Construction secured over $100 million in contracts from LADWP to modernize LA’s aging water infrastructure LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- W.A. Rasic Construction Company, a leading utility contractor …