All articles tagged with #tree fall
Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A large tree fell in Reseda, crushing several vehicles amid ongoing heavy rain in Southern California, which has caused widespread damage, evacuation warnings, and road closures, with more rain expected to continue.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
A 64-year-old man in San Diego was killed when a tree fell on him during a storm, marking the third storm-related fatality in Southern California, which has experienced severe weather including flooding and high waves.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by CBS News
A woman named Keisha Fortner was killed when a tree fell on her car in White Oak, bringing down power lines and causing a dangerous scene. A male passenger was severely injured and trapped in the vehicle, with bystanders helping to hold him until emergency services arrived. The incident highlights the dangers of falling trees and downed wires during severe weather.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ABC News
A family of three was killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Tennessee, as the region experienced widespread flooding, rescues, and a state of emergency was declared. The flooding caused significant damage, including road closures and rescue operations, with ongoing efforts to assess the full extent of the disaster.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by WRAL.com
A family of three was killed when a tree fell on their car during heavy rain and flooding in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as authorities respond to widespread flooding and rescues across the region. The flooding has caused significant damage, road closures, and a local state of emergency, with ongoing rescue efforts and warnings of more heavy rainfall.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS New York
A woman in Westchester County, New York, was killed when a tree fell onto her car during a storm, while several other trees also came down in the area, causing power outages and damage to parked cars. The storm, characterized by soaking rain and powerful wind gusts, led to multiple power outages across the region, with thousands of customers affected. Additionally, some areas are expected to experience more flooding and snowfall as the storm system continues to impact the Northeast.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Philadelphia
An elderly woman in her early 80s was killed in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, after a tree fell on her car during severe storms. The incident occurred on Main Street and 9th Avenue, prompting officials to urge motorists to exercise caution due to saturated ground and uprooted trees in the region. The victim's identity has not been disclosed, and authorities advise drivers to be vigilant for potential hazards on the roadways, especially during the morning commute.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KLKN
A large tree fell in east Lincoln, blocking traffic on A Street between 40th and 48th streets, but was removed by the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department by 6:15 p.m. The tree, located on private property, had been reported to the city by the homeowner prior to the incident. This marks the third large tree to fall in Lincoln in the last month, prompting the need for further investigation into the cause of these incidents.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento
A 41-year-old man in Carmichael died after being struck by a large branch from a Cypress tree during severe weather, while an 82-year-old man in Yuba City also died after a redwood tree fell on him. The incidents occurred as strong winds caused trees to topple in Northern California, prompting officials to issue storm alerts and activate respite centers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBW Monterey
A 45-year-old man, identified as Robert Brainard III, was killed after a tree fell on his home in Boulder Creek, California. The incident occurred on Sunday, and despite one resident managing to escape, Brainard was trapped inside and died at the scene.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KION
One person is dead after a tree fell into a home in Boulder Creek, California, with firefighters confirming that two people were inside the home at the time of the incident. While one person managed to escape, the other was trapped and sustained fatal injuries. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is yet to confirm the identity of the deceased individual.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KCRA Sacramento
A tree fell onto an apartment complex in Sacramento County, displacing 20-25 people and causing the evacuation of twelve units. The incident was one of many reports of trees falling due to damaging winds with peak gusts reaching 60 mph in the area. Additionally, more than 200,000 customers experienced power outages across Northern California.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KSBY News
A 70-foot tree fell onto a condo complex in Goleta, displacing four people and a dog from two units. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are assisting in salvaging and recovering personal items for the displaced residents.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOIN.com
An elderly man died after a tree fell through a Lake Oswego home during winter weather, with limited details available from authorities at this time.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC10 Boston
An 89-year-old man in Massachusetts was killed when a tree fell on a trailer during Monday's storm, caused by heavy rainfall and high wind gusts. The man suffered severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The incident is under investigation, and the storm caused widespread power outages and damage across the region.