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Two people struck by lightning at Nashville elementary school

Natalie Neysa Alund
Nashville Tennessean
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:25 UTC
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Two people were struck by lightning at a Nashville elementary school on Wednesday, the Nashville Fire Department confirmed.

According to Metro Nashville dispatch officials, at 11:37 a.m. two adults reported they were hit at Hickman Elementary School at 112 Stewarts Ferry Pike.

Fire spokesman Joseph Pleasant said crews did not take anyone to the hospital from the scene but the adults told officials they planned to go on their own.

As of 12:20 p.m. the scene had cleared, a dispatcher said.

So far, no one else in the area reported being struck.

This is a developing story.
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98 rescued, 35 missing in North Carolina floods after rain from Tropical Storm 'Fred'

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 11:01 UTC
Officials said 10 to 15 bridges in Haywood County have been damaged or destroyed. This is a bridge in Cruso on the East Fork of Pigeon River, North Carolina,
© NCDOT WestOfficials said 10 to 15 bridges in Haywood County have been damaged or destroyed. This is a bridge in Cruso on the East Fork of Pigeon River, North Carolina,
As many as 35 people are reported missing or unaccounted for after flash floods in North Carolina brought by torrential rainfall from Tropical Storm 'Fred'. Governor Roy Cooper issued a State of Emergency on 18 August to activate the state's emergency operations plan.

In a statement, the governor said nearly a foot of rain (300 mm) has fallen over the past three days in some areas of Western North Carolina from the remnants of Tropical Storm Fred and the rains that preceded it, and record flooding is occurring. More than 98 people have been rescued from floodwaters in western counties.

"This state of emergency will allow our first responders to get into our affected communities quickly to save lives, restore power, remove debris and bring supplies," said Governor Cooper. "North Carolina is strong and resilient, and we're committed to helping people and businesses recover as quickly as possible."

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Deadly flash floods in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - at least 7 killed

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Thu, 19 Aug 2021 10:30 UTC
Flash Floods in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 August 2021.
© Mayor of Addis Ababa / TwitterFlash Floods in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 August 2021.
At least 7 people have died in flash floods that struck the city of Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia on 17 August 2021.

Several neighbourhoods of the city were inundated after heavy rain on 17 August 2021. Roads were submerged, cars stranded and buildings damaged. Rescue services said many had to flee their homes and images showed people taking refuge on the roofs of houses. Local media reports said dozens of people were injured and taken to various hospitals in the city. Visiting affected areas, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie said the efforts of disaster prevention workers have saved thousands of lives.

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Record rainfall causes flash floods in burn areas of Flagstaff, Arizona - 3 inches of rain in an hour

Richard Davies
Floodlist
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 19:01 UTC
Flood debris in Flagstaff Arizona, July 2021.
© Flagstaff City GovernmentFlood debris in Flagstaff Arizona, July 2021.
Officials in Coconino County, Arizona, reported record rainfall fell on burn scar areas on 17 August 2021, causing more severe flooding in areas around the city of Flagstaff.

In a statement of 17 August, Coconino County said rain began around midday, falling over the burn scar of the large 2019 Museum Fire near Flagstaff.

"By the time the large storm system moved out of the area, the entire burn area was saturated, resulting in the largest rainfall event to date," the statement said. An hourly rate of 3.07 inches (77.98 mm) was recorded in the south of the burn scar area.

"In addition, the rainfall was intense with over 1.14 inches recorded in at the south and west gauges in 15 minutes and 1.06 inches recorded at the east gauge. Not only was significant rainfall experienced on the burn scar itself, but also in the Sunnyside neighborhood. In an hour, 1.22 inches fell at Linda Vista and 1.5 inches was recorded downstream in neighborhoods. The rainfall recorded at the south gauge equates to a 200- to 500-year rainfall event," Coconino County said.

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Waterspout comes ashore rips through buildings in southern Russia

Talkz De Cultura
NewsFlare
Sun, 08 Aug 2021 18:49 UTC
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A waterspout swirled ashore and ripped through a small building in Novorossiysk, southern Russia.

Footage from August 8 shows the column of swirling wind whip up parts of a beach kiosk as it makes it way onto the beach.

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Massive waterspout off Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Michael Morrison
YouTube
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 12:55 UTC
Massive waterspout off Fort Walton Beach this morning ran us off our fishing trip. Thanks to captain and crew of Inn Keeper for getting us out safely.

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Waterspout towers over Florida's Lake Okeechobee


Yahoo! News
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:40 UTC
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A waterspout was spotted towering over Florida's Lake Okeechobee on August 16 2021.

This footage by Rod Hummel shows the watery vortex extending from a patch of dark cloud looming above the lake. Credit: Rod Hummel via Storyful

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'Don't come here': Swedish city of Gävle flooded after two months' worth of rain falls overnight


The Local (Sweden)
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:31 UTC
A residential area in Gävle covered in water on Wednesday.
© Fredrik SandbergA residential area in Gävle covered in water on Wednesday.
People in Gävle are being urged to stay inside after double that of one month's worth of rain fell in just the space of a few hours.

Just before 3am on Wednesday, fire and rescue services in the Gävle area sent out an official warning, urging people to stay at home due to heavy rain and flooding.

The warning was lifted later in the morning, but people were still told to be cautious after landslides were reported and roads caved in.

"Police are therefore urging residents of the Gävleborg region not to head out on the roads unless they have to. Police are also urging travellers not to come to Gävleborg," read a statement on the regional police authority's website on Wednesday.

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Best of the Web: Cascading natural disasters: Following devastating flooding, F2 tornado touches down in Grossheide, Germany


RT
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:48 UTC
The storm left a path of devastation in Großheide, Aurich district.
© Jörn HünekeThe storm left a path of devastation in Großheide, Aurich district.
A severe storm, complete with a tornado, has hit a small town in northern Germany, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake and making several homes completely uninhabitable, according to local authorities.

The foul weather hit the town of Grossheide in Germany's northwestern Lower Saxony state on Monday evening. The powerful storm ripped roofs from houses, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees, as some terrified locals filmed a funnel cloud raging over nearby fields.

Footage published on social media showed a huge grey whirlwind swirling over a grove not far from Grossheide and forcing people to seek shelter in their homes. Some said they have never seen anything like it in the area before.

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Heavy wind and rain batters Florida as Tropical Storm Fred makes landfall


Daily Mail
Tue, 17 Aug 2021 19:12 UTC
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Tropical Storm Fred made landfall in Florida's Gulf Coast today with heavy rain and winds up to 60mph.

Another tropical storm called Henri formed from a depression a couple hours after as it loomed over Bermuda.

Tropical Depression Grace is expected to produce heavy rainfall in regions surrounding the south Hispaniola coast with possibility of flash flooding and mudslides as well as stronger tropical storm conditions as it reaches the Gulf.

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