Georgia governor declares state of emergency in flooded Chattooga, Floyd Counties

On Sunday afternoon, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp issued a formal state of emergency order, activating the Georgia Emegency Management and Homeland Security Agency.

Tropical Storm Earl joins Danielle in Atlantic Ocean

Tropical Storm Earl formed Friday evening east of the Caribbean after days of battling hostile upper-level winds and dry air.

Flash Flood Warnings expire in north Georgia counties

A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for areas of Rabun County and Stephens County in northeastern Georgia. The area covered by the Flash Flood Warning is likely to see “considerable flooding,” according to NWS.

Kansans gather in prayer after lightning strike burns town's historic church

"Prayer saved our church...and prayer is going to give us the strength and the graces that we need to build it back," St. Mary’s Catholic School Principal Josh Regan said in a message to parents following the devastating blaze.

Jackson water crisis: City sees some improvements in damaged water system

The water crisis affects the city's 150,000 residents — many of whom were unable to take showers or flush toilets — plus an estimated 30,000 who come into the city to work at businesses without water pressure.

Desert flooding damages Interstate 10 between Los Angeles and Phoenix

Traffic in both directions was halted initially, but westbound lanes for motorists heading from Arizona to California reopened later.

Flash flooding kills woman, 60, in Mesquite

The nearly record-breaking flash flooding in North Texas was deadly. The Mesquite fire chief said crews pulled a woman’s body out of a vehicle.

Flash flooding in North Texas leads to high-water rescues, road closures and submerged cars

A state of disaster has been declared in Dallas County after a day of intense, deadly rainfall. High water rescues happened again and again as many parts of North Texas received record rainfall with vehicles being left stranded and people stuck in their homes.

Kardashians, Sylvester Stallone among celebrities accused of wasting water amid drought

The Las Virgenes Municipal Water District has sent warning notices to more than 2,000 of its customers - including a few celebrities - who have exceeded their monthly water budgets.

How to best cover your property against floods

With a hyperactive Atlantic hurricane season now underway, up to 20 named storms this year could have an impact on many coastline communities.