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weather18 days ago•20 min saved

Northeast Snow Clip Sparks Travel Woes as South Braces for Rain and West Sees Sierra Snow Surge

FOX Weather tracks a fast-moving Northeast clipper delivering 1–3 inches of snow (up to 8 inches in higher elevations) and travel disruptions, while a cross-country Southern Plains storm threatens heavy rain and possible severe weather in the Deep South this weekend. The West gets Sierra snow relief with heavy mountain totals, but the Upper Colorado Basin remains in a deep snow drought that threatens Lake Powell’s water and hydropower. Dense Gulf Coast fog advisories, wintry mix risks around NYC, travel delays from Boston to Mobile, and a weather-delayed Crew-12 launch round out a busy weather picture.

via FOX Weather|

#california-sierra-snow #dense-fog #flood-risk

environment1 month ago•3 min saved

Subsiding Deltas Outpace Sea Level Rise, Endangering 236 Million

New satellite mapping using InSAR reveals that 40 major river deltas are sinking about 4 mm per year, faster than global sea level rise, increasing flood and saltwater intrusion risks for roughly 236 million people; mitigation focuses on reducing groundwater pumping and employing managed aquifer recharge.

via Gizmodo|

#environment #flood-risk #insar

environment2 months ago•7 min saved

West Coast Levee Failures Highlight Aging Flood Defenses

Recent storms have highlighted the vulnerabilities of aging U.S. levee systems, which were often built informally and are now underfunded and outdated, increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding, especially for disadvantaged communities, amid more extreme weather caused by climate change.

via The Conversation|

#climate-change #disaster-preparedness #environment

weather4 months ago•0 min saved

Tropical Storm Priscilla Sparks Southwest Flood Risks

Multiple tropical systems, including remnants of hurricanes Priscilla and Octave and a developing storm off Mexico, are causing a prolonged flood threat in the Desert Southwest, with Arizona facing a potential major flood risk by the end of the week.

via The Washington Post|

#arizona #flood-risk #hurricanes

weather5 months ago•3 min saved

Tropical Storms in the Atlantic Pose Growing Threats to the U.S. Southeast

A new tropical storm, potentially impacting the US Southeast by Monday or Tuesday, is forming in the Atlantic alongside Hurricane Humberto, which is rapidly intensifying and may influence Imelda's path. The Carolinas are most at risk for landfall, with threats of heavy rain, flooding, storm surge, and coastal erosion across the Eastern seaboard. Residents should stay alert as the situation develops.

via CNN|

#flood-risk #hurricane-humberto #imelda

weather6 months ago•1 min saved

Minnesota braces for flash floods and severe storms this weekend

Minnesota faces ongoing flash flooding threats as additional storms are expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds, especially impacting areas already saturated from previous storms, including the Twin Cities and central Minnesota, with potential for significant rainfall through Monday.

via Bring Me The News|

#flash-flooding #flood-risk #heavy-rain

environment6 months ago•4 min saved

FEMA's Outdated Flood Maps and the Risks of Hazard Neglect

FEMA's outdated flood maps often overestimate flood risks, leading to frequent appeals and adjustments that tend to shrink flood zones, especially in wealthier areas, potentially incentivizing risk negotiation. New advanced mapping tools incorporating climate models and high-resolution data are being developed to better predict and manage flood risks amid increasing climate-related weather extremes.

via NBC News|

#climate-change #environment #fema

environment7 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Floods Highlight Need for Better Preparedness and Investment

The recent devastating floods in Texas highlight the increasing frequency and severity of such disasters driven by climate change, inadequate warning systems, and risky development in flood-prone areas, emphasizing the urgent need for better planning and restrictions to prevent future tragedies.

via WIRED|

#building-in-flood-zones #climate-change #environment

health-and-safety7 months ago•6 min saved

Summer Camps Revise Safety Protocols After Texas Flood Tragedy

Experts recommend parents ask camp operators about measures to mitigate heat, flood, and wildfire risks, including infrastructure, emergency plans, and environmental monitoring, especially given the lack of comprehensive federal regulation and increasing climate-related hazards.

via NPR|

#camp-safety-questions #flood-risk #health-and-safety

world7 months ago•2 min saved

FEMA Removes Camp Mystic Buildings from Flood Zone Amid Texas Flood Crisis

US regulators reportedly removed Camp Mystic buildings from official flood risk maps before a deadly flood in July 2022, raising concerns about the accuracy of flood risk assessments and the safety of the camp, which lost 27 children in the disaster. The maps initially designated the area as high risk, but appeals led to exemptions, despite some cabins being within hazardous flood zones. The incident has prompted questions about flood warning systems and safety regulations.

via BBC|

#camp-mystic #disaster #fema

environment7 months ago•6 min saved

FEMA's Flood Zone Decisions and Risks at Camp Mystic

The article reports that FEMA repeatedly granted appeals to remove Camp Mystic's buildings from its 100-year flood map, potentially reducing oversight and flood insurance requirements, despite the camp's location in a high-risk floodplain. The camp expanded after exemptions were granted, and the recent severe floodwaters caused significant damage and loss of life, raising concerns about the adequacy of flood risk assessments and regulations.

via PBS|

#appeals #camp-mystic #environment

world7 months ago•6 min saved

FEMA Overlooked Major Flood Risks as Texas Flooding Turns Tragic

Camp Mystic's cabins, built in flood-prone areas along the Guadalupe River, were inundated during a severe flood on July 4, resulting in the deaths of at least 27 children and staff. Despite longstanding awareness of flood risks and regulations against construction in floodways, new cabins were built in hazardous zones, highlighting failures in risk management and planning. The tragedy underscores the need for better flood risk assessment and relocation of vulnerable structures, especially those housing children.

via The New York Times|

#camp-mystic #disaster-management #flood-risk

weather7 months ago•0 min saved

Rising Flood Risks in Texas Amid Political and Climate Challenges

Despite weather models indicating a high risk of heavy rainfall, with potential for 10 to 20 inches of rain in Central Texas, the National Weather Service's forecast underestimated the rainfall, highlighting a gap between model predictions and official forecasts during the July 4th floods.

via The Washington Post|

#disaster-preparedness #flood-risk #heavy-rain

environment7 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's Budget Cuts May Worsen Flood Risks and Disaster Response

The article warns that President Trump's proposed budget cuts to NOAA and related agencies could significantly degrade weather forecasting and disaster warning systems, potentially leading to more severe impacts from natural disasters like floods, as staffing and technological capabilities are reduced, risking lives and property.

via Politico|

#climate-science #disaster-preparedness #environment

world7 months ago•0 min saved

Texas Flooding: Rising Death Toll and Flood Risks Revealed by FEMA Maps

FEMA flood risk maps reveal that over a dozen summer camps along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, Texas, are located in high-risk flood zones, highlighting potential dangers of severe flooding in the area.

via The Washington Post|

#fema #flood-risk #guadalupe-river