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Severe weather, including relentless rain and tornadoes, hit the Midwest, causing a dam failure in southern Illinois and widespread power outages. Hundreds were evacuated, and a woman in Indiana died due to a fallen tree. The storms caused significant damage, including flooding, downed trees, and disrupted services across multiple states.
Heavy rains and tornadoes in Illinois caused a dam near Nashville to overtop, prompting the evacuation of hundreds of residents. No injuries were reported, but flash flooding and road closures created additional hazards. The storms also caused widespread power outages and damage across the state, including in the Chicago area, where a woman in Indiana died from a fallen tree. The National Weather Service is assessing multiple potential tornado tracks.
The Nashville Dam in Illinois failed due to heavy rainfall, leading to an evacuation warning for roughly 200 homes. A secondary dam also failed, causing significant flooding and road closures. No deaths or significant injuries were reported, and a community shelter has been set up for affected residents.
The Nashville Dam in Illinois failed due to heavy rainfall, leading to an evacuation warning for roughly 200 homes. A secondary dam also failed, causing significant flooding and road closures. No deaths or significant injuries were reported, and a community shelter has been set up for affected residents.
Two dam failures in Illinois have forced the evacuation of nearly 300 homes due to severe flooding, with one woman rescued from waist-high water in her home. The Washington County Emergency Management Agency has issued evacuation orders and set up an evacuation center, while the National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for several counties. No injuries have been reported.
Residents in Nashville, Illinois, have been ordered to evacuate due to the imminent risk of a dam failure amid heavy rainfall and flash flooding. The Washington County Emergency Management Agency has warned of potential erosion and failure of the Nashville dam, with the National Weather Service predicting additional rainfall and life-threatening flash flooding in the area.
Residents of Nashville, Illinois, have been ordered to evacuate immediately due to the imminent failure of the Nashville dam, with a secondary dam already overtopped by floodwaters. Emergency shelters are being set up, and the Red Cross has been activated to assist evacuees. The cause of the dam failure and the number of homes affected are currently unknown.
The Panguitch Lake Dam in Utah has developed a 60-foot-long crack, leading to an emergency situation as excess water floods a nearby creek and poses a threat to the towns of Panguitch and Circleville. Emergency repairs are underway, with workers draining the reservoir and reinforcing the dam with rocks. While officials believe the dam is structurally stable, nearby residents have been advised to prepare for a potential evacuation in case of a breach.
A judge has signed a $120 million order against Lee Mueller, the former owner of a failed dam in Michigan, for environmental damage caused when the structure collapsed in 2020. However, it is uncertain if the state will be able to collect the money as Mueller has filed for bankruptcy protection. The collapse of the Edenville Dam resulted in the flooding of the city of Midland, temporary evacuations, and the destruction of homes. The state attributes the failure to poor maintenance and lack of critical repairs. In addition to the state's legal action, affected property owners are also filing lawsuits against regulators for their alleged role in the disaster.
The former owner of the Edenville Dam in Michigan has been found liable for nearly $120 million in environmental damages caused by the dam's failure in May 2020. The U.S. District Court judge ruled in favor of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources and Environment, Great Lakes and Energy, holding Lee Mueller, the former owner of Boyce Hydro Power LLC, responsible for the extensive damage to area fisheries and freshwater mussel populations. The dam failure resulted in widespread flooding, causing over $200 million in damage and the evacuation of thousands of people. The judgment serves as a measure of accountability and a deterrent to other owners of critical infrastructure.
The deadliest flooding disaster in Africa in over a century occurred in the eastern Libyan city of Derna, where two aging dams burst, resulting in a massive wave of water that killed thousands and swept away entire neighborhoods. The catastrophe was exacerbated by a combination of factors, including crumbling infrastructure, inadequate warnings, and the impacts of climate change. The storm, known as Storm Daniel, brought extreme rainfall to Libya, causing the dams to fail. The dams had not undergone maintenance since 2002, despite warnings of their flood risk. The lack of a functioning meteorological service and political instability further hindered early warning systems and evacuation efforts. The incident highlights the global risk that climate-fueled extreme weather poses to infrastructure, emphasizing the need for better preparation and adaptation measures.
Massachusetts cities are facing catastrophic flooding, with hundreds of homes damaged and infrastructure, including bridges, dams, and railways, affected. The town of North Attleborough saw about a dozen homes completely submerged, while Leominster experienced 11 inches of rain in just a few hours, causing severe flooding and the evacuation of residents. The state of emergency has been declared, and concerns are growing over the potential failure of a sensitive dam. More rain is expected, and the region is at risk of further flooding and damage.
Officials with the National Weather Service ordered an emergency evacuation near a Spalding County reservoir after warning of an imminent dam failure, but Spalding’s Emergency Management Agency now says the dam is not in jeopardy of failing, but flash flooding is occurring. Emergency crews are working to evacuate some residents, and Spalding County officials have closed down roads near the Heads Creek Reservoir. The heavy rain is also forcing neighbors in the area to be evacuated.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Emergency for parts of Spalding County due to the imminent failure of Head's Creek Reservoir dam. Immediate evacuations have been ordered for areas downstream from the reservoir, including West McIntosh Road, Vaughan Road, West Ellis Road, Moon Road, and may impact Highway 16 after the creek drains into the Flint River.