Is there a solution to catastrophic flooding?
Florence, Harvey, Sandy, Katrina. Can the power of such massive storms be managed, lives and property saved? We go to Holland to find out.
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Death toll after floods submerge Nigeria town rises to 151; thousands displaced
Communities in northern Nigeria have been experiencing prolonged dry spells worsened by climate change and excessive rainfall that leads to severe flooding during the brief wet season.
Climate change could drive flood of foreclosures, study finds
Extreme weather linked to climate change will likely lead to more Americans losing their homes as foreclosure rates rise, researchers predict.
Boy found dead in floodwaters as heavy rain hits Virginia, Maryland
Downpours spark floods in Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania, leaving one boy dead and forcing dozens to evacuate inundated homes and schools.
Dangerous weather expected in U.S.
Meyersdale, Pennsylvania, is reeling from dangerous flooding as other parts of the U.S. await extreme heat. CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
Flash flooding slams parts of Mid-Atlantic
Flash flooding has caused emergencies across parts of Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia. In western Maryland, rising floodwaters forced students and teachers to hunker down in an elementary school. Meanwhile, in central Virginia, rescue teams are searching for a 12-year-old boy swept away by rushing water. CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano has more.
At least 62 killed and dozens missing after flooding in eastern Congo
Heavy flooding after torrential rains in eastern Congo washed away villages along the shores of Lake Tanganyika, leaving at least 62 dead.
At least 7 dead after heavy rains overwhelm drainage system in Somalia
Somalia has in the past suffered extreme climate shocks that include prolonged dry seasons that have caused drought and heavy rains.
Climate change made recent flooding in Midwest, South more intense, report finds
Analysis from World Weather Attribution, a climate science group, found that human-caused global warming made the record-breaking downpours in early April about 9% heavier.
America's oldest-running distillery reopens after historic floods
Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfurt, Kentucky, ground to a halt last month when the nearby Kentucky River rose to over 48 feet.
Eye on America: A hotel runs on clean energy
In North Carolina, we learn about the growing threat of severe flooding facing inland communities. And in Connecticut, we check in at the only hotel in the country that runs entirely on renewable electricity. Watch these stories and more on "Eye on America" with host Michelle Miller.
Eye on America: Kentucky's recovery and more
We visit Kentucky communities on the road to recovery months after catastrophic floods. And we sit down with comedian Sebastian Maniscalco and a pediatrician offering parenting advice and laughs. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.
Flooding kills 2 in Oklahoma as severe storms threaten millions across U.S.
Two people died Saturday night in an Oklahoma City suburb after floodwaters swept their truck into a creek, police said. One of the deceased was 12 years old.
At least 2 killed in Oklahoma flooding
At least two people were killed as flooding hit Oklahoma amid a string a severe weather impacting the U.S. over Easter weekend. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Americans keep building in floodplains, repeating "sad story" over and over
Americans living in floodplains may be offered buyouts, but they don't always take them.
Issues for Americans living in floodplains
It's estimated that 40 million Americans live in floodplains, facing a risk of catastrophic loss and the problem is made worse by more intense rainfall, driven by climate change and by unchecked development. David Schechter reports.
Photos show Kentucky's capital submerged after record flooding
After powerful storms caused historic river flooding, photos of Kentucky's capital city Frankfort show homes, buildings and major roads entirely under water.
Flooding swept boy after deadly storms
At least 24 people died, including a young boy, after deadly storms slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort, Kentucky.
Deadly U.S. storms killed at least 24
At least 24 people were killed during storms that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Kentucky residents are shocked after having to evacuate their homes and businesses. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Frankfort.
Deadly storms hit U.S. as FEMA faces Trump cuts
Unrelenting rain across parts of the South and Midwest caused severe flooding, leading to multiple deaths. Dave Malkoff reports from the flood zone that looming cuts to FEMA have increased fears help may not be there for long.
Deadly storms sweep through Midwest, South
At least 20 people were killed after a powerful storm system swept through the South and Midwest over the weekend. CBS News correspondent Dave Malkoff has more from Pocahontas, Arkansas.
Tornadoes and flash flooding across Midwest, South kill at least 20
At least 20 people were killed in weather-related fatalities this week, including tornadoes that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
Deadly storms bring flooding to South
Deadly storms that swept through the Midwest and the South flooded parts of Tennessee as more rain is forecasted. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, and meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather predictions.
Deadly storms rip through South, Midwest
Several deaths have been reported after more severe weather slammed parts of the South and the Midwest. Tornadoes and flooding impacted thousands. CBS News' Dave Malkoff reports from Clarksville, Tennessee.
Latest weather forecast for the Midwest
The severe weather that slammed parts of the South and the Midwest reportedly caused several deaths. Possible catastrophic flooding is now expected in many of these areas. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports from Tennessee, and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest weather forecast.
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Government shutdown begins as up to 750,000 workers face furlough
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years is underway as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over 2025 funding. Follow live updates here.
Jane Goodall, renowned conservationist, dies at 91
British conservationist Jane Goodall spent her life researching and educating others about chimpanzees and the natural world.
These hospitals face major flood risk. Experts say Trump is making it worse.
Hospitals across the U.S. are at risk of significant flooding, and climate experts warn that the Trump administration's cuts leave the nation less prepared.
NYC high-rise partially collapses after explosion
Emergency crews are responding to reports of a possible gas explosion and partial building collapse in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
Legal threats hang over governor's race after report on Sherrill's military records
The National Archives admitted it had erred in releasing a mostly unredacted version of Mikie Sherrill's military records to an ally of her opponent.
Trump decrees any attack on Qatar be treated as threat to U.S.
Weeks after Israel bombed Qatar's capital, Trump signed an executive order declaring any attack on the Arab nation will be treated as a threat to the U.S.
Iowa teen dies after being mistaken for squirrel during hunting trip
A 17-year-old hunter died in rural Iowa after he "was mistaken for a squirrel by a member of his hunting party," state officials said.
Ramen trend inspired by "KPop Demon Hunters" causing burns, doctors warn
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on Federal Reserve Board for now
A federal district ruled in September that President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors was likely illegal.