Death toll rises as desperate search for Texas flash flood survivors continues

Search-and-rescue operations are expected to continue Sunday as the death toll continues to rise from Friday's flash flooding in central Texas, with authorities confirming at least 50 deaths so far, 15 of those children. Among the missing are girls from a Christian summer camp located on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Correspondent Jason Allen reports from Hunt, Texas, and talks with witnesses to the raging floodwaters.

• Jul 6
• 02:30

Children among missing from Texas flood waters

Catastrophic flooding in Texas has killed at least 32 people, 14 of them children. 27 are missing from a girls' sleep-away camp. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said more than 850 people have been rescued as crews search 30 miles of river for survivors. Jason Allen reports and Grant Gilmore has more on when the area will see relief.

• Jul 5
• 03:54

Rescues continue in Texas after deadly floods

Search and rescue operations continued overnight after flash floods slammed central Texas, killing dozens, officials said. More than 20 children are still missing from Camp Mystic, an all-girls camp hit by the floods, the Kerr County sheriff said.

• Jul 5
• 03:25

Texas officials give update on deadly flooding

Officials in central Texas say dozens of people are dead after major flooding hit the area. Gov. Greg Abbott and other officials held a news conference on Friday night. Courtney Kealy anchors this CBS News Special Report.

• Jul 4
• 31:51

Floods kill at least 13 in Texas, over 20 missing

Heavy rainfall in central Texas caused the Guadalupe River to overflow and unleash a torrent of water. The bodies of at least 13 children and adults have been recovered and more than 20 girls are missing from a sleepaway camp. Jason Allen reports. Meteorologist Paul Heggen breaks down how the flooding disaster unfolded.

• Jul 4
• 04:54

Several people missing amid Texas flooding

Massive flooding in Central Texas has killed several people, and about 20 people from a summer camp are still missing, according to officials. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has more.

• Jul 4
• 04:26

Deadly flood hits central Texas

Officials in central Texas say multiple people are dead after major flooding. CBS News San Antonio's Jeremy Baker reports.

• Jul 4
• 02:37

Either flooding or drought threaten most world heritage sites, U.N. says

From Yellowstone to the Garden of Eden, almost 75% of the world's heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding, U.N. warns.

• Jul 1

Study: Some parts of New Orleans' flood walls sinking nearly 2 inches per year

This summer marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead and displacing more than a million people across the region.

• Jun 27

West Virginia region hit by deadly flash flooding again faces torrential rain

A northern West Virginia area still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago has been hit with torrential rains again.

• Jun 26

West Virginia community relies on itself to rebuild after floods

About $12 million of federal relief has trickled into McDowell County, but residents are largely relying on each for aid and rebuilding.

• Jun 25

Flood-hit West Virginia town rebuilds together

People in McDowell County, West Virginia, aren't accustomed to getting outside help, so they turned to neighbors and good Samaritans to bridge the gap after a devastating flood in February. Scott MacFarlane reports.

• Jun 25
• 03:01

West Virginia community facing economic decline struggles after devastating flood

Four months after McDowell County, West Virginia, was hit with catastrophic flooding, one of the poorest counties in one of the poorest states in the U.S. is still working to recover.

• Jun 24

West Virginia still recovering from floods

West Virginia has been hard hit by storms this year, with flash floods sweeping through the city of Wheeling this month, killing at least eight people. In "Eye on America," Scott MacFarlane shows how the state's coal country is still struggling from storms in February.

• Jun 24
• 02:56

Death toll rises to 8 from flash floods in West Virginia

Flash flooding caused by torrential rains on Saturday turned deadly in northern West Virginia. Officials said up to 4 inches of rain fell within about half an hour.

• Jun 18

Flash flood destroys West Virginia apartments

At least six people are dead in northern West Virginia after torrential rain caused severe flash flooding over the weekend. Rescue crews are still searching for several people. CBS News' Tom Hanson is in Fairmont, West Virginia, with more.

• Jun 16
• 02:32

Deadly flooding in West Virginia and Texas

Intense rain flooded the northern part of West Virginia over the weekend, killing at least five people in flash floods and partially collapsing an apartment building. The same storm system had also devastated parts of San Antonio, Texas, killing at least 13 people last week.

• Jun 16
• 02:16

At least 13 dead, several missing in San Antonio after rapid flooding

The San Antonio Fire Department told CBS News on Saturday that 13 people have been found dead after flooding on highways in Texas.

• Jun 14

Venice flooding shows climate change stakes

Princeton geosciences professor Michael Oppenheimer tells John Dickerson the world needs to take notice of the flooding in Venice because it will happen in other cities soon. See the full story, Sunday

• Jan 10, 2020
• 01:09

Storms impact holiday travel

Millions of people will be hitting the roads, rails or skies this holiday season. But for some, it's already been a rocky start. As Mola Lenghi reports, rain and flooding resulted in flight delays and cancellations.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 02:43

Storms threaten holiday travel across U.S.

There are big storms in the West and the Southeast Monday morning, which is bad news for a record number of more than 115 million Americans expected to travel by car, train or plane over the holidays. Rain and flash flooding in South Florida shut down Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight. One traveler said driving through the flooding was like "looking out a boat cabin window." The TSA estimates 42 million people will pass through its security checkpoints over the holidays, nearly 4% more than last year. Mola Lenghi reports.

• Dec 23, 2019
• 03:06

Cleanup begins after deadly tornado outbreak

There was more severe weather across the Southeast, following a rare and deadly tornado outbreak. More tornadoes were reported in the past 24 hours than the U.S. typically sees in all of December. Janet Shamlian reports.

• Dec 17, 2019
• 02:09

Powerful storm disrupts busy travel weekend

A powerful new storm is about to take a swipe at a big part of the country. Snow is already piling up in the west and as it moves east, millions of others could experience blizzard like conditions. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

• Nov 29, 2019
• 01:44

Waters in Venice rise again after damaging floods

Just two weeks after the worst flooding in Venice's history, the waters are rising again. Tourists in heavy boots waded through St. Mark's Square today. The water at high tide peaked at more than 50 inches. The monthlong floods have damaged half of the city's 120 churches.

• Nov 24, 2019
• 00:20

Venice high tide could hit twice normal level

Venice, Italy, is facing the second worst flooding in nearly 100 years, and high tide could hit nearly twice the normal level on Friday. At least two people have died, and the city's mayor has closed the historic St. Mark's Square. Holly Williams reports.

• Nov 15, 2019
• 01:32

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