Heavy rains that pounded parts of West Virginia and Kentucky last weekend left one person dead and two people missing, authorities said Monday. In West Virginia, Ohio County Emergency Management Agency Director Lou Vargo said a van on Sunday rolled …
Heavy rains have caused major flooding but no reported injuries in the West Virginia Northern Panhandle community of Follansbee. Follansbee Fire Chief Larry Rea tells media outlets that two people were removed from their vehicles after becoming trapped in high …
A group of residents is prepared to take Honolulu, Hawaii officials to court over the city’s multibillion-dollar rail project because of concerns that the rail could be vulnerable to flood damage. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported the “Do Rail Right” group …
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has requested federal disaster assistance for counties impacted by the severe storms last month. Bentley announced Jan. 14 that 39 counties will receive assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The governor declared a state of …
Five Mississippi counties hit hard by late December storms and tornadoes are eligible for federal disaster aid. The White House said Monday that President Barack Obama declared a major disaster in the state, making funds available to people and businesses …
Flooding caused by heavy rains around Christmas week is still causing problems in parts of Alabama. WAAY-TV reports about 20 roads remain closed because of flood damage in north Alabama, although some were expected to reopen Monday. Muddy floodwaters from …
Birmingham, Ala., city officials say more than 70 structures sustained some type of damage after a Christmas Day tornado touched down in the city. Birmingham spokesman April Odom said a preliminary assessment found that the storm damaged 72 structures in …
The death toll in the Southeast climbed to 18 on Saturday after days of tumultuous weather – unusual warmth, tornadoes and torrential downpours – wreaked havoc during the Christmas holiday. Two deaths attributable to weather were reported Saturday in Mississippi: …
