Maui prepares as Tropical Storm Moke approaches Hawaii
Maui County is encouraging readiness as Tropical Storm Moke moves toward Hawaii. Authorities are preparing for potential storm-related hazards.
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Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
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Woman survives eight days after being swept away by flash flood
A woman survived eight days in the Gunma Mountains after being swept away by a flash flood. The incident demonstrates the danger posed by sudden flooding.
International firefighters assist efforts in the western United States
Firefighters from other countries are providing backup to crews in the western United States. The headline indicates significant wildfire response needs but gives no specific fire details.
Kittle Fire is 25% contained
The Kittle Fire remains largely uncontained. The headline does not provide its location or reported damage.
Landslide affects a community in Calabar
A landslide has consumed part of a community in Calabar. The headline indicates significant local physical destruction.
Colorado water district adapts to drought crisis
A Western Slope Colorado water district is adapting to ongoing drought conditions and planning long-term resilience measures.
Earthquake swarm shakes California’s Coso volcanic field
An earthquake swarm has been reported at California’s Coso volcanic field. The supplied headline does not indicate casualties or major damage.
Typhoon Saudel and a tropical depression are reported in the region
Saudel has strengthened into a typhoon, while a low-pressure area has become a tropical depression outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The supplied headline provides no details on impacts.
Flood-hit Ringgold businesses begin cleanup and recovery
Volunteers delivered cleanup equipment as businesses in Ringgold started recovering from additional flooding. The flooding caused community and commercial disruption.
Vehicle fire sparks brush fire and evacuation warnings
A vehicle fire triggered a second-alarm brush fire, and evacuation warnings were issued. The incident created a wider local wildfire hazard.
Fuel oil is pumped from sunken tankers
Authorities reported completing the pumping of fuel oil from the sunken tankers.
Summer flooding threatens fall harvests in Manitoba
Summer flooding has damaged some agricultural areas and reduced hopes for the fall harvest.
Kelowna community supports wildfire evacuees
The Kelowna Events Centre and volunteers are assisting people evacuated because of wildfires.
Big Sur businesses reopen as Timber Fire threat eases
Hotels and restaurants in Big Sur have reopened after the threat from the Timber Fire diminished.
Insurance relief announced for Hurricane Melissa-affected mortgagors
The NHT waived $585 million in peril insurance premiums for mortgagors affected by Hurricane Melissa.
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies plunge
Federal officials announced water cuts because supplies in the Colorado River continue to decline.
Downburst causes trees to be uprooted and roofs to be damaged
A downburst caused trees to be uprooted and roofs to be stripped, highlighting hazards beyond an ordinary thunderstorm.
British Columbia extended its wildfire state of emergency through August 29, 2026
British Columbia extended its provincial state of emergency for seven days on August 21, 2026, because wildfire risk remained elevated. The measure preserved access to emergency powers, although no emergency orders had yet been issued for the current fires.
Heavy rainfall warning issued for parts of Ontario
A warning forecasts 40 to 60 millimetres of rainfall in Niagara, parts of Hamilton and Haldimand over the weekend.
Illinois records highest number of tornado warnings among Tri-State areas in 2026
Illinois continues to lead the Tri-State region in tornado warnings issued so far in 2026.
Maui wildfire death toll reaches 96 as loss assessment begins
Officials said the Maui wildfires killed 96 people, while efforts to quantify the losses were only beginning.
Calls grow for flood-resilient urban planning in Kashmir
An article urges urgent action to improve Kashmir’s resilience to flooding.
Review finds landslide risk warnings were not communicated to Mount Maunganui officials
A review of the Mount Maunganui landslide found that former mayors say warnings about camp risks did not reach them.
Tornado damages Eastern York High School in York County
Cleanup is underway after a tornado struck York County and affected Eastern York High School.
Fire remains largely under control after firefighters depart
The last Flemish firefighters have left while the fire remains largely under control.
China’s climate model examined amid worsening natural disasters
The article examines China’s top-down climate model as natural disasters intensify worldwide.
Utah firefighting costs projected to reach a record level
Utah firefighting costs are projected to hit a record level this year. The headline does not state whether this reflects a specific fire or broader fire conditions.
Fire weather watch issued for the Columbia Basin
A fire weather watch has been issued for the Columbia Basin for Saturday.
Storms and heavy rain disrupt businesses and nonprofits across Indiana
Storms and several days of heavy rain have disrupted businesses and nonprofit organizations across Indiana. The headline indicates broad local economic and operational impacts.
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake strikes Japan’s Izu Islands
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Japan’s Izu Islands. The supplied headline does not report casualties, damage or a tsunami.
Strong gusts prompt rescue of sailors in distress near Salzburg
Strong gusts over Salzburg led emergency responders to bring sailors in distress to safety. The headline indicates a severe-weather incident with local danger.
Flood damage permit fees waived in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett waived permit fees for flood-related damage repairs. The measure follows flooding affecting the city.
Wildfires force evacuation of NASA deep-space ground station in Spain
Wildfires led to the evacuation of a critical NASA deep-space ground station in Spain. The headline does not report damage to the facility.
E-waste fire spreads to warehouse near Bergheim, Germany
A fire involving batteries, mobile phones and other electronic waste spread to a warehouse in an industrial area of Bergheim near Cologne. Heavy smoke led to a closure on the A61 toward Mönchengladbach.
Flash flooding prompts 69 water rescues in Jersey City
First responders rescued 69 drivers caught in flash flooding in Jersey City.
Flood watch issued on Hawaii as tropical cyclone approaches
Authorities issued a flood watch for Hawaii’s Big Island as a tropical cyclone approaches.
Earthquake swarm raises eruption concerns in California volcanic region
An earthquake swarm is occurring in an active California volcanic region, and scientists are monitoring it for signs of an eruption.
Severe storms bring heavy rain, strong winds and a whirlwind in Komen
Severe weather in the municipality of Komen brought heavy rain, strong winds and a whirlwind, causing some electricity problems.
Severe storm causes fire and evacuation in Summit, New Jersey
A severe storm in New Jersey caused a fire and prompted an evacuation in Summit.
Six Louisiana parishes rank near the top for FEMA hurricane risk
Six Louisiana parishes are identified as having very high hurricane risk according to FEMA-related rankings. The headline describes elevated exposure rather than a current disaster.