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Hamden to invest $1 million to help reduce chronic flooding across town
Hamden is on the brink of investing over a million dollars in their drainage system to alleviate persistent flooding throughout the town
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Excess moisture, flooding means mold for some homeowners
With all the excessive rain we have seen this summer, many homeowners are dealing with mold.
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What's the link between climate change and flooding in New York?
Although there’s no storm-specific attribution research yet, Friday’s flooding in New York City matches the pattern of what we expect from climate change. National Climate Reporter Chase Cain explains the connection between extreme rainfall and climate change.
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Southbury neighbors deal with flooding from rising Pomperaug River
People in Southbury have had their fair share of wet weather, dealing with the rising water from the Pomperaug River. “There’s a lot of water I’ve never seen before, like entire sides of the road blocked off, puddle,” resident Daniel Lang said. “There’s a lot of flash flooding in this area but today has been definitely one of the...
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Heavy rain causes damage and flooding in towns across Connecticut
Several towns across Connecticut are dealing with the result of heavy rain causing damage and flooding on Friday. Here are some towns seeing reported damage: First Selectman Daniel Jerram said New Hartford is seeing serious flooding because of the rain. The town fire department was called in to pump out a tremendous amount of water on Church Street. People are…
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Major flooding leads to frustration with Metro-North interruptions
People trying to get in or out of New York City dealt with disruptions due to major flooding.
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Major flooding at LaGuardia Airport
Video shared on Friday showed major flooding at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York.
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Major flooding from storm in NY and NJ
Video shared on social media shows major flooding across New York and New Jersey.
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People in New Britain neighborhood prone to flooding keep an eye on Friday's storm
Some New Britain residents are bracing once again for possible flooding. There have been multiple flood conditions in the Roxbury and Newbury Street area this year and with rain in the forecast Friday, there are concerns. During a town council meeting Wednesday night, some New Britain residents spoke out about the flooding issue plaguing their neighborhood. “It’s sort of...
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New Britain neighborhoods prepare for more potential flooding
With heavy rain on the way, residents of a couple of New Britain neighborhoods are hoping not to see a repeat of earlier flooding events.
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New funding aims to address Allen Street drainage issues in New Britain
A resolution proposed at a common council meeting in New Britain on Wednesday designates approximately $4 million to go toward an Allen Street drainage improvement project. The proposal comes as the Allen Street area continues to experience flooding, and residents have complained about recent and previous flooding for decades. People who live in the area called for more to be…
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Torrington neighborhood prone to flooding is concerned about weekend forecast
With the rain coming this weekend, flooding concerns are once again top of mind for some communities. That includes a Torrington neighborhood that has battled flooding throughout the summer.
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Whole families drowned in Libya's flood. Many didn't realize the danger until they heard dams burst
Torrents of water flooded into the city and washed away neighborhoods. Thousands are dead and more bodies are being recovered, while families desperately try to learn if their loved ones survived.
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Thousands are dead and thousands more displaced by devastating flooding in Libya. Here's how to help
International aid groups have mobilized in Libya, where thousands are reported dead and thousands more still missing after weekend flooding.
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Rescuers recover over 2,000 bodies after floods devastate eastern Libya and displace 30,000 people
Emergency workers have uncovered more than 2,000 bodies in the wreckage of Libya’s eastern city of Derna and fear the toll could surpass 5,000 after floodwaters smashed through dams and washed away neighborhoods.
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More than 11,000 killed after heavy storm breaks dams in eastern Libya
More than 11,000 were killed after Mediterranean storm Daniel pummeled eastern Libya, causing two dams to burst.
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2,000 people feared dead after devastating flooding in eastern Libya
The head of one of Libya’s rival governments says flooding that swept through the eastern parts of the north African nation has left as many as 2,000 people feared dead.
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Burning Man revelers begin exodus after flooding left tens of thousands stranded in Nevada desert
Muddy roads that left tens of thousands of partygoers stranded for days at a counterculture festival had dried up enough by Monday afternoon to allow them to begin their exodus from the northern Nevada desert.
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Roads turn to rivers in Las Vegas as flooding causes damage throughout Nevada
Las Vegas residents are drying out after two days of heavy rainfall that flooded streets, prompted various water rescues, shut down a portion of Interstate 15 south of the city and possibly resulted in at least one death.