Also, the hurricane center said a "combination of a dangerous storm surge and the tide will cause normally dry areas near the coast to be flooded by rising waters moving inland from the shoreline." DeSantis said while Milton was "significant," it "was not the worst-case scenario." "Th...
These are just a few of the dramatic sights shared by city officials as they work to rescue people impacted by Hurricane Helene, which slammed into Florida's Big Bend as a Category 4 storm late Thursday night and quickly moved across the area. South Pasadena, Florida shared multiple videos...
For example, policy makers might consider: how drainage could be improved, where seawalls might be built, whether development should be restricted in vulnerable areas, whether sewers could be upgraded to prevent wastewater from contaminating streets or property, hardening and improving resil...
eventafter Hurricane Ian’s relentless rain caused nearby rivers and lakes to spill over into streets, businesses and homes. And experts predict more to come; researchers at theFlorida Climate Centerwarn of increased street flooding in both coastal and inland areas from sea level rise in the ...
Augustine and the Hyde Park neighborhood in Tampa, FL, two cities that are already experiencing the worsening flooding effects caused by rising seas. The results show that those living in areas at higher risk, and which are already experiencing frequent tidal flooding, had a greater knowledge of...
Rattlesnakes, in particular, have been seen moving into urban areas in larger numbers, and are being found on porches, yards, nearby pools and under children’s play equipment. Len Ramirez catches rattlesnakes for a living, and he says that they are being found“everywhere”at this point… ...
Older people move less often and it takes money to move, so if people don’t get enough assistance and don’t have the means, they are more likely to stay in risky areas. When people do start to move, it can create momentum for others to depart, leaving behind fewer residents to supp...
Why Helene’s Flooding In NC Was So BadOctober 9, 2024 Helene was expected to bring catastrophic damage to coastal areas, but the storm also devastated mountainous areas well inland. Here’s how that happened. Now Playing Why Helene’s Flooding In NC Was So Bad01:00 Next Up Flooding ...
The flash flood outlook for Florida on Thursday. (FOX Weather) Significant rain totals across South Florida A general 3-8 inches of rain has already fallen across Southwest and South Florida, while areas along Interstate 75 in the Everglades and Interstate 95 in theMiamimetro area have picked ...
In central California’s Santa Cruz, the sheriff’s officeissuedan evacuation warning for some areas on Thursday, which included areas of Rio Del Mar, where seawater filled beachside roadways and pushed against some homes, CNN affiliate KION reported. The warnings were lifted later in the ...