Florida Floods Newswire

FORECAST: Tropical downpours continue to drench South Florida

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — It's a muggy start to the day as the wet weather pattern continues due to a broad area of low-pressure over our area that's bringing deep tropical moisture from the Caribbean. Widespread tropical downpours will impact South …

Hurricane season is here. Where is Florida's disaster preparedness sales tax holiday?

Florida typically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane and other disaster-related supplies in tandem with the start of hurricane season. But when the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started on Sunday, it was crickets from the Florida legislature. …

Political clashes complicate efforts to mitigate future floods in NC

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Flood Watch in effect across South Florida as heavy rains drench region

A Flood Watch remains in effect for Miami-Dade and Broward counties through Wednesday morning, June 4, 2025, as a developing area of low pressure continues to bring waves of heavy rainfall to the region. The National Weather Service is warning residents to …

Impact with Heavy Rain for South Florida

Impact with Heavy Rain for South Florida Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:47 AM EDT Jun 3, 2025 READY FOR THE DAY. YASMINE GOING TO BE WATCHING THE ROADS BECAUSE WE KNOW WHEN IT RAINS, IT IMPACTS THOSE ROADWAYS. BUT WE START WITH FIRST …

Flood Watch issued for most of South Florida

A Flood Watch has been issued for most of South Florida through Wednesday morning. Leer en español The Flood Watch is in effect for all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The National Weather Service also issued a special weather statement for the Upper …

Stormy Florida; rainfall for some could exceed 6 inches

FPREN | By Irene Sans Florida´s active pattern continues. The same front that produced numerous showers at the end of last week became stationary near Lake Okeechobee, producing enough instability to keep the storms active on Sunday. On Monday, severe …

Southwest Florida Soaked: How much rain has fallen recently?

June has kicked off with a rainy start for Southwest Florida. A stalled boundary and a weak area of low pressure continue to bring rain and storms across portions of the Sunshine State.  A flood advisory is in place for Collier County until Wednesday at 8 …

Arctic Warming Disrupts Ocean Currents, Could Trigger Major Floods in the US

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Scientists have stated that the extreme warming in the North Pole region-particularly in the Arctic, where the temperature is increasing faster than in other parts of the world-could potentially disrupt the Atlantic ocean currents. This …

Elevated rain risks across Central Florida

There is an excessive risk of rain in the Tuesday forecast for Central Florida. Rain chances for Tuesday and the next few days are 60-80%, according to the NWS in Melbourne. Rain isn’t expected to be continuous, but will be heavy at times. Flooding of some …

NHC monitoring system off Florida with low chance for development

The National Hurricane Center is watching a system off Florida's coast for potential tropical development. If the system remains offshore, there is a low possibility it could develop subtropical or tropical characteristics later this week. A flood …

Florida weather: First storm of hurricane season could hit Sunshine State in days, experts warn

03:21 ET, 03 Jun 2025Updated 08:56 ET, 03 Jun 2025 The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on Sunday, June 1, and weather experts have warned that the first storm of the season could develop in just a few days. Forecasters from the National …

Orion180 Launches Its Customizable Private Flood Insurance in Florida

MELBOURNE, Fla., June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orion180, a leading provider of innovative insurance solutions, today announced the availability of its Residential Private Flood Insurance in Florida. Designed to provide fair, competitive, and …

South Florida expecting more rain as flood watch remains in effect

After a pretty tame second half of May, the rain has really ramped up across South Florida. An upper-low in the eastern Gulf of Mexico has pushed very deep moisture across our backyard. Many areas picked up 3-4 inches or more (including Miami International …

Gigantic Saharan Dust Cloud Barrels Toward Florida: Here's What That Means

NEED TO KNOW A gigantic cloud of dust drifting from the Sahara Desert is expected to impact southern and central parts of Florida late Tuesday into early Wednesday Its effects, including hazy skies, are likely to be seen until the weekend The dust cloud …

Opa-locka businesses close early Monday due to flooding rain

Torrential rain and persistent flooding forced businesses near the Opa-locka Executive Airport to close early Monday, and owners fear they may not be able to operate on Tuesday if the downpours continue. One of the hardest-hit businesses was Romo's …

NEXT Weather Alert Day: South Florida under a flood watch until 8 a.m. Wednesday

South Florida weather for Tuesday 6/3/25 South Florida weather for Tuesday 6/3/25 02:28 After flooding rain on Monday, Tuesday is another wet day as our flood risk continues.  The NEXT Weather team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert through …

South Florida's persistent rain causes road flooding

Let Florida 'local' governments decide 'local' land-use planning.

Florida Senate Bill 180, ostensibly for hurricane relief, contains a provision preventing local governments from enacting stricter development regulations. This provision could stifle local planning efforts for resilience against future storms and other …

Legal Claim Assistant Notes Impact of Whistleblower Disclosures in Ongoing PFAS Investigations

Whistleblower documents have contributed to PFAS litigation and policy reviews—Legal Claim Assistant shares legal resources for affected communities. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant reports …

Disaster Recovery Center Opening June 4 in Phelps County

Cape Girardeau – A Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) will open tomorrow, June 4 in Phelps County to assist Missourians who sustained damage to their primary residence, personal property, or have emergency needs due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, …

Newsmatics Launches U.S. Politics Today on Substack, Delivering Global Perspectives on American Policy

The publication aims to highlight key issues in politics and underreported stories across domestic and global landscapes WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Newsmatics, a leading news technology company with …

Accelerating Cloud Innovation for NOAA: GAMA-1 Demonstrates Multi-Cloud Data Replication at Scale

How GAMA-1’s initiative sets a new bar for mission-ready cloud transformation across federal agencies WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a groundbreaking demonstration of technical agility, innovation, and partnership, …

RuggedRed Launches USA-Made Cleaning Products on Amazon: Powerfully Effective Where Others Fail

RuggedRed is a new line of professional-grade, proven, USA-made household cleaning products that are safe, effective, and sustainable. COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RuggedRed, a new line of USA-made, professional- …

FEMA Assistance Extended To July 25 for Kentuckians Affected by April Storms

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the April severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides now have until July 25 to apply for …

Milsoft Utility Solutions Hosts 2025 Users Conference in Nashville

Deep-Dive Sessions and Solution Showcases Designed for Electric Cooperative and Municipal Utility Teams ABILENE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Milsoft Utility Solutions, a leading provider of engineering and operations …

Hollywood Icon Lawrence Hilton Jacobs Joins Forces with St. Louis to Support Tornado Victims

Honoring Culture and Community: A Night of Healing Through Music and Recognition ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed actor and humanitarian Lawrence Hilton Jacobs will travel to St. Louis to be honored at …

Mississippi Braces for Sahara Dust Storm

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions, …

ELM MicroGrid Powers Award-Winning Project for Disney at 2025 CREF Ceremony

ELM MicroGrid helps power Disney’s award-winning solar microgrid at Lookout Cay, cutting diesel use by 90% and earning 2025 CREF Microgrid of the Year. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bahamas Energy and Solar …

‘Sun’s Out, Deals On’: EIN Presswire’s Summer Special Offers Businesses Big Savings on Press Release Packages

Get press releases for as low as $39.96 each with bonus credits and bulk savings WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With summer nearly here, warmer days and vacation plans are already in full swing. But the news …

Survivors Can Apply for FEMA Assistance Even if Helped in the Past

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Homeowners and renters who suffered losses after the March and April severe storms are encouraged to apply for FEMA assistance even if they have received help from FEMA after past disasters. Previous FEMA aid does not affect eligibility …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Calloway

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Calloway County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Trimble

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Trimble County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and …

Disaster Recovery Center Opens in Breckinridge County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Breckinridge County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

FEMA, SBA and the State of Oklahoma are Assisting Oklahomans at One-Day Event in Cleveland County

OKLAHOMA CITY –In coordination with the State of Oklahoma, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will be offering face-to-face help Thursday, June 5, at a community pop-up event in Cleveland County.  Homeowners and renters in Cleveland, …

FEMA and SBA Resources Available at Locally Run Survivor Support Locations

LOS ANGELES – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have transitioned in person resources for wildfire survivors to county and city run facilities. Survivors may access assistance at the following locations: …

Disaster Recovery Center Relocated in Butler County

FRANKFORT, Ky. –A Disaster Recovery Center has been relocated in Butler County to offer in-person support to Kentucky uninsured and underinsured survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

Early Warning Labs CEO Represents U.S. Private Sector at UNDRR Global Platform in Geneva

Josh Bashioum, CEO of Early Warning Labs, represents U.S. private sector at UNDRR’s Global Platform, advancing global early warning systems. GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Josh Bashioum, Founder and CEO of Early Warning …

After the Storm Comes the Scam: NCLBGC Urges Caution Against Unlicensed Contractors

North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors Warns Public About Unlicensed Contractor Activity During Hurricane Season RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 hurricane season begins on June 1, serving …