flooding – STAR 94.3

Thunderstorms, flash flooding threaten millions in south-central US

Monday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A severe weather threat looms across the south-central U.S. on Monday, from western New Mexico to Louisiana, with 7 million people under flood watches due to potentially heavy rainfall.There were 50 storm reports -- including damaging wind and hail -- reported... Read More.

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding expected to hit the Plains and South

Monday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Following wet weather at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, parts of the Plains and the South are expected to be hit with powerful thunderstorms beginning on Sunday, potentially bringing large hail and strong wind gusts.A storm system in the West is... Read More.

Hundreds of flights canceled amid severe weather, flash flooding threats

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather and flash flooding continue to threaten much of the central and eastern U.S. on Thursday, disrupting Americans' travel plans.More than 900 flights were halted across the U.S. on Wednesday, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport hit the hardest with... Read More.

Flooding danger persists in wake of deadly storm: We need people to wait this out, Kentucky governor says

Tuesday, April 8 by ABC News

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- The flooding danger isn't over in the wake of four days of deadly storms that devastated the central U.S. with catastrophic rainfall and destructive tornadoes.For Andy Beshear, governor of hard-hit Kentucky, the biggest concern is people driving through water and around... Read More.

Flooding danger isnt over in wake of deadly storm: Do not drive through water, governor pleads

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(FRANKFORT, Ky.) -- The rain may have stopped, but Kentucky's governor warned the danger isn't over from the four days of deadly storms that devastated the central U.S. with catastrophic flooding and destructive tornadoes.Many roads remain flooded and some rivers and creeks are at... Read More.

Significant severe weather, flash flooding to continue impacting South, Midwest

Saturday, April 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Significant severe weather and life-threatening flash flooding continue to impact much of the mid-South up through the Ohio River Valley.Saturday will be the final day of this multi-day high impact flood event that has wreaked havoc across portions of the Lower... Read More.

At least 8 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding.Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here's what you need to know:8 deaths reported in 4 statesAt least eight people have died... Read More.

At least 7 killed as devastating storm pounds central US with more flooding, tornado threats

Friday, April 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event is pounding the middle of the U.S. with destructive tornadoes and life-threatening flooding.Friday marks day three of the devastating storm. Here's what you need to know:7 deaths reported in 3 stateAt least seven people have died... Read More.

Once-in-a-generation storm turns deadly: Where to expect tornadoes, dangerous flooding

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A four-day, once-in-a-generation weather event turned deadly on day 1 on Wednesday -- and the risk for destructive storms and tornadoes will continue on Thursday, and the threat of flooding will increase.Here's what you need to know:WednesdayThe rare weather event began... Read More.

Once-in-a-generation storm to bring tornadoes, historic flooding

Thursday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A once-in-a-generation extreme weather event is underway, beginning with a tornado outbreak and continuing into the weekend with four days of dangerous flooding pounding the same region.A rare high risk (level 5 of 5) for severe weather has been issued for... Read More.

Once-in-a-generation storm to bring historic rainfall, flooding: Latest forecast

Wednesday, April 2 by ABC News

(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK) -- A once-in-a generation extreme weather event is beginning Wednesday with a tornado outbreak and will continue into the weekend with four days of dangerous flooding pounding the same region.First, wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible all day Wednesday... Read More.

Once-in-a-generation extreme weather event to begin Wednesday with tornadoes, flooding