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Tornado kills 2 in Oklahoma as tornado threat expands and shifts east

Chris Dolce
CNN
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:37 UTC
Lightning illuminates a deadly tornado near Fairview, Oklahoma, Thursday night.
© Fairview Emergency ManagementLightning illuminates a deadly tornado near Fairview, Oklahoma, Thursday night.
A mother and daughter were killed Thursday night in western Oklahoma when their vehicle was struck by a tornado at the start of a two-day outbreak of severe storms that's underway in the Plains and Midwest.

The two were traveling near State Highway 60 and 243 road west of Fairview, Oklahoma, when they were hit by the tornado, Major County Sheriff Tony Robinson told CNN.

A tornado warning was in effect for part of Major County between 8 and 9 p.m. CT. The storms also blew over a semi-trailer in the county, which is about 80 miles northwest of Oklahoma City, according to a report from the National Weather Service.

Thursday night's storms spawned a total of seven tornado reports from the Texas Panhandle to south-central Kansas. Hail the size of golf balls or larger also pelted the region.

In Grant County, Oklahoma, a reported tornado downed trees, power lines and damaged structures, according to reports from the weather service.

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Dallas weather: Record rainfall of 8 inches reported, high-water rescues and roof collapses during severe storms

Madi Marks and Payton May
Fox4news.com
Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:53 UTC
A stretch of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney was flooded overnight
A stretch of U.S. Highway 80 in Forney was flooded overnight
Residents across North Texas are assessing damage Thursday morning after a powerful line of severe storms swept through the Metroplex Wednesday night, leaving behind collapsed roofs, flooded highways, and record-breaking precipitation.

The National Weather Service confirmed that DFW Airport recorded 1.55 inches of rain on Wednesday, March 4. This officially breaks the previous daily record for the date of 1.27 inches, which had stood for nearly 90 years since 1937.

While the airport saw record-highs, neighboring areas like Mesquite and Seagoville reported even higher totals, ranging from 4 to 8 inches.

In Garland, the intense rainfall is blamed for a structural collapse at a commercial building in the 2900 block of Kingsley Road. Around 5 p.m. Wednesday, emergency crews responded to reports that a buildup of water caused the roof to give way.

Seven workers inside the building managed to evacuate safely, and authorities confirmed there were no injuries.

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Fiji residents forced to evacuate as flash floods return

Waisea Nasokia
Fiji Sun
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 19:45 UTC
Floodwaters at Toge Village in Ba.
Floodwaters at Toge Village in Ba.
Residents in the upper Ba highlands are again counting losses after flash flooding hit several villages.

Toge Village was among those affected during the latest spell of heavy rain.

Farmer Robert Lui said the community had learned to live with recurring flooding because of its proximity to the Ba River.

"We are located next to the Ba River, which flows from the highlands. Floods come and go, but our resilience lies within us as individuals," he said.

He added that farmers were alerted early enough to move their animals to higher ground.

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Indonesia: Cold lava flood from Mount Merapi strikes Senowo River, killing 3 people and dragging 3 trucks

Egadia Birru, Vachri Rinaldy Lutfipambudi
Kompas.com
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:41 UTC
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A cold lava flood occurred in the Senowo River, which originates at Mount Merapi, on Tuesday (April 3, 2026) at around 3:30 p.m. WIB. Bambang Hermanto, Head of the Magelang Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), stated that the cold lava flood occurred after heavy rain at the summit of Mount Merapi. "The Senowo River joined other rivers," Bambang said in a statement on Wednesday (March 4, 2026).

Currently, Bambang said, a joint team is also searching for four missing victims. The search will continue for the next seven days.

Additionally, a truck was reportedly swept away by the floodwaters. Bambang stated that the cold lava flood also injured six people. Two of them are currently undergoing treatment at the Muntilan Regional General Hospital (RSUD).

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Heavy rains cause flooding in nearly 300 cities in the State of Bahia, Brazil


RECORD BAHIA
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:23 UTC
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Severe flooding due to heavy rains in Urandi, Bahia, Brazil. Homes and businesses are under water.
Bahia is facing a critical situation with intense rainfall in nearly 300 cities.

The precipitation, which reached 100 millimeters daily in some areas, caused flooding and displacement, particularly in the regions of Pojuca and Salvador.

The National Institute of Meteorology issued a red alert, but indicated a possible decrease in rainfall in the coming days.

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Record snowfall in Japan causes serious agricultural damage in Tohoku Region

Hikari Yadaka and Yoshihiko Takao
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:09 UTC
A farmer holds a branch that broke off an apple tree due to snow in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on Feb. 16. “This is useless,” he said.
© THE YOMIURI SHIMBUNA farmer holds a branch that broke off an apple tree due to snow in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture, on Feb. 16. “This is useless,” he said.
This winter's record snowfall that has hit the Tohoku region and Niigata Prefecture has caused serious agricultural damage such as breaking branches on fruit trees and causing vinyl greenhouses to collapse.

Because many farm roads remain buried in snow, confirming the extent of the damage done so far will take a long time, and it could be worse than in typical years.

"I can only sigh because more branches have been broken than last year," a farmer said in mid-February while carefully digging up branches buried in the snow in an apple orchard in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. In January, the city saw a record snowfall of 148 centimeters.

Last winter, broken branches on apple trees alone caused more than ¥20 billion in damage in the prefecture. The yield from his 5-hectare farm dropped by nearly 10 tonnes, down over 10% from typical years. Branches have been broken over a wide area this year, and he said, "I'm afraid this year's yield will be lower than last year's."
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Spring snowfall reaches 37 cm depth in Shahbuz, Azerbaijan

Aidə Qurbanlı
operativmm.az
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:06 UTC
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Unstable weather conditions continue across Azerbaijan, with heavy snowfall reported in most regions. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, as of 10:00 AM on March 2, the highest snow depth was recorded in Shahbuz at 37 cm.

The Operative Information Center-OMM reports that significant snow accumulation was also observed in Kishchay (Shaki) at 33 cm, Alibay (Zaqatala) at 25 cm, and Khinalig and Griz at 24 cm. Other mountainous areas saw substantial coverage, including Dashkasan (22 cm), Kalbajar (21 cm), Qusar and Gadabay (18 cm), as well as Lachin, Shahdag, and Qubadli (16 cm). In the liberated territories, Shusha recorded 12 cm, Khankendi 10 cm, and Fuzuli 6 cm of snow.

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'Once in a generation': Wild scenes as Australia smashed by heavy rain, thunderstorms, floods - nearly 6 inches of rainfall overnight

Georgia Palgan and Alexandra Feiam
News.com.au
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:12 UTC
Severe thunderstorms led to flash flooding in William Creek.
Severe thunderstorms led to flash flooding in William Creek.
Wild scenes have unfolded across parts of Australia as "once in a generation" levels of rain, thunderstorms and flash flooding threaten much of the country's southeast.

A slow moving system hovering over the outback is bringing a widespread band of moisture across South Australia, western Victoria and western and southern New South Wales that will create significant rainfall, flooding and intense downpours for some regions.

Overnight, South Australia and parts of western Victoria were smashed with intense rainfall, with 149mm recorded in Braemar, 129mm in Yunta and 125mm in McCoys Well.

In the past 24 hours until 8pm, the Victorian SES responded to 176 requests for assistance across the state.

A spokesman told NewsWire 76 call-outs were for trees down, 42 for building damage and 40 for flood assistance.

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Vehicles buried under deep snow in Ordu, Türkiye

Yeliz Engin Senturk
hayatgazetesiordu.com
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:21 UTC
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The expected snowfall in Ordu has intensified. In Gürgentepe district, known for its high altitude, the snow depth has reached nearly 1.5 meters. Most parked vehicles in the district center and rural neighborhoods are buried under the snow.

Vehicles were trapped in snowdrifts.

The scene that emerged in the morning after the snow that fell continuously throughout the night was striking. The roofs of houses, roads, and vehicles were completely covered in white. Some citizens had to spend a long time shoveling to clear the snow from their vehicles.

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6,000 evacuated as flood situation remains critical in parts of Sabah, Malaysia


The Straits Times
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:01 UTC
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© BERNAMANo fatalities have been reported in the floods in Sabah, but officials anticipate substantial damage to crops, livestock and property.
Nearly 6,000 people have sought shelter as Sabah's flood situation remains critical on the third day in the state's interior and south-western districts.

A total of 5,860 residents from 2,067 households remain affected by the flood in interior Tenom and Sook as well as Beaufort, Membakut and Sipitang on the state's south-western coast.

According to the Sabah State Disaster Command Centre, Tenom remains the worst hit with 3,544 victims from 1,207 households across 46 villages.

Beaufort recorded 1,462 victims from 513 households across 58 villages, Membakut had 435 victims from 171 households across 16 villages and Sipitang had 340 victims from 151 households involving 22 villages.

Sook had 79 victims from 25 households across four villages.

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