Hawaii flooding forces 5,500 evacuations as 120-year-old dam fears grow
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Severe flooding on Oahu has forced evacuations across the island’s North Shore as Hawaii faces its worst flooding in more than two decades.
Tornadoes rip through Chicago-area, NW Indiana, killing 2 and leaving widespread damage
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
At least four tornadoes from a powerful supercell tore across parts of Illinois and Indiana Tuesday, killing two people in Lake Village, injuring others, damaging homes and infrastructure, and producing destructive hail across the region.
Judge sides with Texas flood victim's family, orders Camp Mystic to preserve evidence
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
The family of one of the 27 campers and staffers killed in last summer's deadly Hill Country flooding have been granted an injunction against Camp Mystic, though the camp will resume operations this summer.
Utah avalanches kill 11-year-old girl and father in season’s first deaths
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
Separate avalanches in Utah this week killed an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son.
The 5 biggest Texas news stories in 2025
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Texas was no stranger to news — from a contentious legislative cycle, to ongoing immigration control efforts, to natural disasters, the Lone Star State was a leading location in the U.S. for headlines.
Officials release full 911 calls from deadly Texas Hill Country flooding
Five months after the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, hundreds of frantic 911 calls from the overnight July 4 flood were released publicly Friday.
Five months after the catastrophic flooding in Kerr County, hundreds of frantic 911 calls from the overnight July 4 flood were released publicly Friday.
July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
The Kerrville Police Department says it will release 911 calls from the July flooding in the Hill Country.
Camp Mystic announces 2026 reopening at Cypress Lake, details new safety measures
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Camp Mystic announced plans to reopen its Cypress Lake property for Summer 2026, implementing major safety upgrades to comply with and exceed new state regulations enacted after the deadly July 4th flooding at its main location.
Texas camps could pay up to 4,000% more for licenses after deadly flooding
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
The proposal follows new legislation that aims to protect children from disasters after the July 4 catastrophe claimed the lives of 27 campers and staffers at a popular Central Texas camp.
Fund created for Texas Hill Country flood victims' families to receive trauma counseling
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.
6 more families sue Camp Mystic for allegedly ignoring flood warnings
The families of six child victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding have filed a joint lawsuit against Camp Mystic for their handling of the tragic situation.
The families of six child victims of the deadly Texas Hill Country flooding have filed a joint lawsuit against Camp Mystic for their handling of the tragic situation.
Dallas family files the 2nd lawsuit against Camp Mystic after Central Texas flood killed 27
The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and gross negligence in the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 campers and counselors along the Guadalupe River.
The parents of 8-year-old Eloise “Lulu” Peck have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Camp Mystic, alleging negligence and gross negligence in the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 campers and counselors along the Guadalupe River.
Families sue Camp Mystic claiming deaths were "entirely preventable"
In the wake of the deadly July 4 flood, families of seven Camp Mystic victims have filed a lawsuit alleging the for-profit camp exhibited gross negligence and prioritized cost-cutting over the safety of campers and counselors.
In the wake of the deadly July 4 flood, families of seven Camp Mystic victims have filed a lawsuit alleging the for-profit camp exhibited gross negligence and prioritized cost-cutting over the safety of campers and counselors.
'Heaven's 27' parents file lawsuit against Camp Mystic, claiming 'gross negligence'
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
The lawsuit filed by the families of the Camp Mystic flood victims accuses the camp of gross negligence for ignoring life-threatening flash flood warnings and failing to evacuate campers, resulting in the entirely preventable deaths of 27 people.
Wise County joins Texas drive for FEMA assistance improvements
This week, county emergency management officials from around the country, including Texas, were in Washington asking lawmakers to support changes to FEMA in legislation working its way through the House.
This week, county emergency management officials from around the country, including Texas, were in Washington asking lawmakers to support changes to FEMA in legislation working its way through the House.
Flood victim relatives oppose Camp Mystic's plans to reopen in 2026
The popular Christian summer camp where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding is set to reopen next summer, apparently against the wishes of the bereaved.
The popular Christian summer camp where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding is set to reopen next summer, apparently against the wishes of the bereaved.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen next summer with new Texas safety protocols
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
The popular Christian summer camp, where 25 young girls and two staffers were killed in the deadly Central Texas flooding, announced its plans in a letter Monday.
Texas' 2nd Special Session is over; Here's what's on Gov. Abbott's desk
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Here's a look at the bills waiting for Gov. Abbott's approval after the end of the second Special Session on Wednesday.
Maps: New Orleans before & after Hurricane Katrina's floods
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
Over 1,000 people died in Louisiana as a result of Hurricane Katrina. The scope of the flooding – and the days-long struggle of those caught in it – became a defining event for the first part of the century.
FEMA workers put on leave after warning cuts may lead to Katrina-type disaster
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.
Some FEMA employees have been fired after warning that the Trump administration's drastic cuts could lead to a disaster similar to Hurricane Katrina.