East North Central U.S. Floods Newswire

Wakefield approves modified 2025-26 budget

By BRIANNE COOK [email protected] Wakefield — The Wakefield City Council has approved a modified 2025-26 fiscal year budget of $5,730,428. The action occurred at a June 23 meeting. In May, the council already had approved a proposed budget presented by …

Kentucky priest offers funeral assistance to families affected by Texas flooding

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Kentucky priest who is well-known for his kindness and generosity is stepping up to help the families of the children killed by the flooding in Texas. Rev. Jim Sichko in Lexington is offering to help families pay for the …

This bar in Ohio could make one lucky winner a millionaire this week

Who wants to be a millionaire?Well, this week, one lucky person's life could be changed, all thanks to a Queen of Hearts game at a local watering hole.Brookie's Bar is located in Ripley, Ohio. The normally quiet town has now attracted thousands of …

4 deaths reported as Tropical Storm Chantal floods NC: See deadliest floods in NC, US history

Heavy rainfall in Texas and North Carolina caused significant flooding in early July 2025. Texas experienced historic flooding resulting in at least 104 deaths. Devastating floods in Texas caused over 100 deaths in early July. Days later, more than 10 …

Officials push away questions about lack of widespread warnings before deadly Texas floods

KERRVILLE, Texas — (AP) — Public officials in charge of finding victims of the devastating flooding in Texas pushed away intensifying questions Tuesday about who was monitoring the weather that killed more than 100 people and warning that floodwaters were …

Menomonie firefighter joins Texas flood relief efforts

MENOMONIE (WQOW) - A Menomonie Fire Department member left early Tuesday morning to help with search and recovery efforts in Texas in the wake of deadly flooding.  According to a Facebook post from the Menomonie Fire Department, Lieutenant Andrew Kissh and …

Wisconsin animal rescue gathers supplies for Texas flood relief

IRON RIDGE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Wisconsin-based animal rescue group is collecting donations to assist people and animals affected by recent flooding in Texas. Blackberry Point Haven is gathering personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies, baby necessities …

W.Va. Gov. Patrick Morrisey: Still Working Toward Ohio, Marion County Federal Disaster Declaration

|Photo by Steven Allen Adams| Gov. Patrick Morrisey takes questions from the press Tuesday morning following a press conference at West Virginia International Yeager Airport in Charleston. CHARLESTON – While President Donald Trump issued a federal disaster …

Texas Camp Mystic families hold out hope for 5 missing girls, counselor after 27 swept away by flooding

Ten Camp Mystic campers and one counselor remain missing five days after flooding from the Guadalupe River pulled girls from their cabins. The all-girls camps said 27 girls and counselors are among the 84 dead in Kerr County. FOX News National …

James Avery donating 100% of proceeds from ‘Heart of Texas’ charm to Hill Country flood victims

A similar Texas necklace from James Avery (Amanda Cochran, James Avery) Kerrville-based jewelry company James Avery Artisan Jewelry is giving back to the Hill Country community after the area faced catastrophic flooding. Monday night, the company announced …

5 shot, others hit by cars after large gathering outside Ohio school turns violent

5 shot, others hit by cars after large gathering outside Ohio school turns violent THE WAY. 5 A.M. IT WILL FEEL LIKE JULY WHEN YOU STEP OUTSIDE TODAY, BUT NOT GOING TO BE AS HUMID. GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I’M MEGAN MITCHELL AND I’M STEVEN ALBRITTON WITH KELLY …

Despicable Dems Campaign On Texas Flood Victims, Blame Trump

The worst of times has often brought out the best in Americans. But not always.  As the death toll in the Independence Day Weekend’s Texas Hill Country floods topped 100 people on Monday, Democrats played politics with devastation. The flailing party, …

Texas flood relief: Here's how to help from central Ohio

Hope of finding Texas flood survivors dims as search efforts go on

KERRVILLE, Texas — (AP) — Hope of finding survivors of the catastrophic flooding in Texas dimmed Tuesday, a day after the death toll surpassed 100, and crews kept up the search for people missing in the aftermath. The search efforts benefited from …

Menomonie firefighter and K9 deployed to help with flood recovery efforts in Texas

MENOMONIE, Wis. (WKBT) -- A firefighter and K9 from the Menomonie Fire Department is headed to Texas to help with flood recovery efforts. Per a Facebook Post from the Menomonie Fire Department, Lt. Andrew Kissh and K9 Reaper left for Texas at 5:00 a.m. …

Daywatch: Illinois’ 9th Congressional District race heats up

Good morning, Chicago. The race to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky is getting more crowded. State Sen. Mike Simmons will launch his campaign Tuesday, he told the Tribune, joining recently announced state Rep. Hoan Huynh — who also planned a …

How to stay prepared for potential flooding if you live by one of Michigan's 300 named rivers

HAMBURG TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan has over 300 named rivers, and if you live by one of them, you may have considered the risk of flooding, and even prepared for it. Watch the report from Carli Petrus in the video player below How to stay prepared …

Key National Weather Service roles remain vacant in Ohio

The National Weather Service offices in Ohio are still missing two-thirds of their leadership teams, according to an NWS document. The Dispatch first reported in May that NWS Wilmington's meteorologist-in-charge role and its science operations officer …

Ohio Democrats can win their elections – but it won't be easyJim Simon 

Jim Simon is a central Ohio resident and former chief communications officer of several corporations. Despite his long worker-supportive history, Sen. Sherrod Brown lost reelection because the national Democratic Party had lost touch with blue-collar …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …