Floods
A flood of floods: Appalachians in Kentucky struggle to recover from a barrage of disasters
The twice-flooded town of Hazard highlights the growing human and financial toll of flash floods.
Tearful parents of Camp Mystic flooding victims plead for tougher safety measures
Parents and camp owners testified before Texas lawmakers for a comprehensive disaster preparedness bill named after the camp's 27 victims.
Pakistan's monsoon flooding death toll rises to 220 as forecasters warn of more rain to come
The flooding was triggered by sudden, intense downpours over small areas and experts have said climate change is a contributing factor.
India
Torrential rains trigger flash floods in Kashmir, killing at least 56 and leaving scores missing
Officials said at least 80 people were still missing in the region’s Chositi village after a sudden, intense downpour.
Juneau residents urged to evacuate as Alaska's Mendenhall Glacier releases floodwater
On Tuesday morning officials confirmed water had started escaping the ice dam, with flooding expected late Tuesday and Wednesday.
Under water: How FEMA's outdated flood maps incentivize property owners to take risks
About 75% of flood insurance maps are outdated, leaving the door open for property owners to seek their own flood mapping and appeal. 
At least one dead in severe storms across the Midwest
14 million remain under flood alerts from Kansas to Wisconsin. One person died in Nebraska when a tree fell on their car, officials said.
Dramatic videos show NYC subways and train stations flooding in torrential downpour
Videos showed passengers clinging onto the gates of subway stations and walking in plastic bags to avoid murky floodwaters.
East Coast storms recap: N.J. and N.Y. drenched by heavy rain
Storms fired across much of the Northeast on Thursday, drenching the region and impacting travel. One death has been reported.
Kerr County emergency coordinator says he was sick and asleep when floods hit Texas
In his first public comments since the devastating floods, William Thomas said the situation "evolved faster than anyone could have predicted."
China
Beijing officials say 31 older people trapped in a senior center died in floods
The facility sat on low-lying ground near a river that had flooded after the unusually intense rain. It housed 69 residents, including 55 who were disabled in some capacity. 
