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France and Spain - Destructive flash floods after torrential rain

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:53 UTC
Flood debris on road in Jaén Province, Spain August 2021.
© Government of JaénFlood debris on road in Jaén Province, Spain August 2021.
More than 40 mm of rain fell in 1 hour causing flash floods in parts of southern Spain early on 25 August 2021. The previous day a storm in southeastern France dumped over 100 mm of rain in a short period causing floods in Var Department.

France

Météo-France said their rain gauges recorded 81.3 mm at Vauvenargues, near Bouches-du-Rhône on 24 August, which is nearly 3 times the average monthly total for the month of August on this station. As much as 58 mm fell in just in 1 hour.

Hail and high intensity rainfall totalling over 100 mm fell in the town of Pignans in Var Department, which was badly affected by flooding. The town was completely closed to traffic after streets were swamped with mud and flood water 30 cm deep, police said.

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South Korea - Typhoon Omais dumps 98mm of rain in 1 hour

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:29 UTC
A police officer directs traffic on a submerged road in the port city of Busan, on Aug 24, 2021.
© EPA-EFEA police officer directs traffic on a submerged road in the port city of Busan, on Aug 24, 2021.
Typhoon Omais made landfall in South Korea late on 23 August 2021. Heavy rain flooded roads, railways and homes and threatened landslides which prompted some evacuations but there were no reports of injuries or casualties.

Geoje City located in South Gyeongsang province recorded 98.0 mm of rain in 1 hour early on 24 August 2021, while Imsil in North Jeolla Province saw 84.0 mm and the port city of Busan 78.0 mm. Total rainfall amounts for the duration of the storm were over 230 mm in Geoje.

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Five missing after floods and mudflows in Dagestan, Russia

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:58 UTC
Crews from ERMECOM search for missing
© EMERCOM DagestanCrews from ERMECOM search for missing after floods and mudflows in Dagestan, August 2021.
Teams from the Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) of Russia are searching for 5 people who were swept away by floods and mudflows in mountainous areas of Dagestan.

Heavy rain affected the republic from 22 to 23 August, 2021. EMERCOM reported flooding damaged hundreds of homes and roads across the districts of Gunibsky, Gergebilsky, Levashinsky, Laksky and Kurakhsky. Damage to a pipeline has left thousands without gas.

Flooding caused severe damage in the community of Urma in Levashinsky District in particular, where at least 1 house was completely destroyed and 600 others damaged.

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15 dead after floods and mudslides in Merida, Venezuela

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 25 Aug 2021 09:46 UTC
Flood damage in Merida, Venezuela, August 2021.
© Government of MeridaFlood damage in Merida, Venezuela, August 2021.
At least 15 people have died after heavy rain caused foods and mudslides in the state of Mérida in western Venezuela.

Hours of heavy rain fell on the steep slopes surrounding the Mocotíes Valley Area late on 23 August 2021. Mudslides and overflowing rivers inundated communities in the valley below. Powerful floods dragged cars through streets, buried roads with mud, rocks and debris and damaged or destroyed homes. Power supply has been cut in affected areas.

Governor of the state, Ramon Guevara, reported 11 fatalities in the municipality of Tovar and two in the municipality of Antonio Pinto Salinas. Officials later reported 2 fatalities in Sucre municipality. Six people are thought to be still missing.

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Best of the Web: Water, water everywhere: Henri gives New York City rainiest hour in recorded history before expected landfall


nbcnewyork.com
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 12:24 UTC
Hurricane Henri is expected to make landfall in New York as a category 1 hurricane.
Hurricane Henri is expected to make landfall in New York as a category 1 hurricane.
The first impacts of Henri dropped record-breaking rainfall, giving New York City its wettest day in seven years

Henri had already delivered record-breaking rain totals and widespread flooding hours before its projected landfall Sunday afternoon. Heavy rain overwhelmed storm drains and drivers plowed through foot-deep water in a few spots Saturday night in New York City and New Jersey.

Now a tropical storm, Henri is still projected to bring another three to six inches of rainfall Sunday as the system moves over Long Island and into New England.

Flash flood warnings were issued beginning Saturday night and into Sunday morning throughout the five boroughs and northern New Jersey.

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Best of the Web: 22 dead, 40 missing in just ONE Tennessee county after extreme rainfall - 15 inches of rain, 25% of annual rainfall

Brinley Hineman, Rachel Wegner
The Tennessean
Sun, 22 Aug 2021 10:00 UTC

Comment: The New York Times reports that the death toll has risen to 22.


Water covers Sam Hollow Road following heavy rainfall on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Dickson, Tenn.
Water covers Sam Hollow Road following heavy rainfall on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, in Dickson, Tenn.
Ten people are dead and approximately 40 people are missing in Humphreys County after severe flooding rocked the community Saturday.

Crews were going house to house in search of the missing people late Saturday, Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis told The Tennessean. Davis said the flooding event is the worst he has seen in his 28 years with the department.

Power outages and a lack cell phone service has compounded the problems. Portable units will be brought in to help establish communication lines, Davis said.

Rural roads and highways throughout Humphreys County were washed away Saturday.

The Tennessee National Guard was deployed to the county to assist residents there after up to 12 inches of rain fell in parts of Middle Tennessee on Saturday and caused catastrophic flooding.

More than 15 inches fell in Humphreys County, prompting water rescues, flooding roadways and briefly closing a large section of Interstate 40. The Piney River also shattered record water levels, the National Weather Service Nashville reported.

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State of Emergency after flash floods in Steuben County, New York

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Fri, 20 Aug 2021 18:46 UTC
A car was swept away by floods in Newton MA. Newton MA Fire Dept said the vehicle was empty and no injuries were reported. Flooding damaged an estimated 120 hom
A car was swept away by floods in Newton MA. Newton MA Fire Dept said the vehicle was empty and no injuries were reported.
Flooding damaged an estimated 120 hom
Dozens of people were rescued or evacuated after heavy rain brought by the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred triggered severe flash flooding in parts of New York State. Flooding was also reported in parts of Massachusetts, where 2 people were rescued.

Flooding damaged an estimated 120 homes in Steuben County where stretches of road were destroyed or covered in debris. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo declared a state of emergency for Steuben County on 18 August.

Affected areas include the towns of West Union, Woodhull, Troupsburg, Tuscarora, Greenwood, Canisteo, Hornellsville, Jasper, and Addison, where 8 people were rescued from flooded homes. Shelters were set up in Corning and Canisteo to house evacuees.

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More deaths reported following North Carolina floods

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 18:39 UTC
Floods in North Canton, North Carolina, USA, August 2021.
© North Canton Fire DeptFloods in North Canton, North Carolina, USA, August 2021.
More deaths have been reported as emergency officials carry out damage assessments after the devastating floods in Haywood County, North Carolina.

Four people have now lost their lives in the floods after officials in the county announced 2 further fatalities on 20 August. Five people remain unaccounted for, a number which has dropped considerably from the initial 35. About 200 rescuers continue searching for the missing in homes and buildings along the Pigeon River which reached record levels. More than 105 people and 23 pets have been rescued from floodwaters in western counties since Tuesday. In a statement, Sheriff Greg Christopher said:

"It is with great sadness that we announce that two additional victims of the flooding from Tropical Storm Fred have been located and recovered. Identification and family notification are underway, and more information about the individuals will be released after that process is completed.

Comment: 98 rescued, 35 missing in North Carolina floods after rain from Tropical Storm 'Fred'

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Deadly flash floods in North and South Kivua, DR Congo

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:56 UTC
Floods in Bukavu South Kivu Province DR Congo 19 August 2021.
Floods in Bukavu South Kivu Province DR Congo 19 August 2021.
One person died and 2 are missing after flash floods ripped through the city of Bukavu, capital of the South Kivu Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Flooding has also affected areas of neighbouring North Kivu Province.

Meanwhile parts of western Uganda have also seen flooding, with reports of 2 fatalities.

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Heavy rain triggered flash flooding in Bukavu on 19 August 2021. Widespread damage was reported, including houses collapsing and roads destroyed. Local media reported one person died in flood waters in Kadutu commune, while one person was missing after floods in the Panzi neighborhood of the city and another in the Cimpunda neighborhood.

Meanwhile in the neighbouring province of North Kivu, heavy rain on 20 August caused the Nyakariba river to break its banks in Rutshuru Territory. Flood water, debris and mud swamped homes and crops, affecting 200 households. Five people were injured but no fatalities were reported.

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Deadly flash floods in Chihuahua, Mexico after 60mm of rain in 3 hours

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Sat, 21 Aug 2021 13:43 UTC
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© TW / @ oromartv
A short period of intense rainfall late on 19 August 2021 caused severe flooding and landslides in the state of Chihuahua in northern Mexico, where one person died and another is missing.

State Civil Protection reported 80 incidents of flooding and 9 landslides across the state capital, Chihuahua and surrounding areas during the evening and night of 19 August. Twenty-nine roads were closed due to floods around the city.

Flooding also affected the city of Cuauhtémoc, where around 30 homes were flooded and 10 vehicles left stranded on roads.

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