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Tropical Storm Colin Prompts Flood Warnings in Florida, Georgia

A disorganized Tropical Storm Colin in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to cross Florida overnight threatening evacuations in the state’s northern and central regions before striking the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines Tuesday, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. …

Flood Threat Continues in Georgia as More Rain Moves into State

More rain moved into Georgia on Wednesday as forecasters warned that another 1 to 2 inches was expected to fall across much of the area by week’s end, adding to the deluge that already saturated the state in recent days, …

UK Continues to Face Flood Risk Despite Falling River Levels: AIR Analysis

According to catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide, this winter has been the wettest in the United Kingdom since detailed data was first published in 1910, and the rainfall total for January was the highest recorded since 1766. The deluge began …

U.K. Towns Face More Floods as Insurer Losses Estimated at $1.6 Billion

Waterlogged towns on the River Thames west of London braced for more floods as rains persisted across southern England and Deloitte LLP said the storms may cost insurers £1 billion ($1.6 billion) by April. The Environment Agency has 16 severe …

Flood Warnings for Tennessee, Kentucky Near Mississippi River

Flood warnings have been issued in Tennessee and Kentucky as the Mississippi River starts to slowly rise from northern floodwaters, but officials say the rising water should not have a significant impact. Marlene Mickelson, a meteorologist at the National Weather …