Planetary wave may increase coastal flooding risk in California
A planetary wave moving toward the California coast could raise sea levels and increase flooding danger for months. The potential prolonged coastal hazard is not a confirmed disaster.
THE DOOMRADAR READING ROOM
Disasters & extreme weather
Natural disasters and severe weather: reported damage, affected communities and disruption to everyday services.
Earlier reports
Back to newestOrdered by reported development. Each article describes what was known at the time shown.
Oregon approves funding for wildfire response
Oregon has approved funds to support firefighting efforts. The measure addresses ongoing wildfire response needs in the state.
Hawai'i National Guard supports Kaua'i hurricane response
The Hawai'i National Guard is assisting Kaua'i with hurricane response efforts.
State issues cleanup guidance after Sunday floods
State authorities issued cleanup guidance following flooding on Sunday. The state, extent of damage and ongoing disruption remain unspecified.
Five São Paulo municipalities declare states of emergency
Five municipalities in São Paulo state have declared states of emergency. The hazard and resulting damage and disruption remain unspecified.
California expands wildfire recovery protections and home-safety standards
California signed measures requiring wildfire-smoke cleanup coverage, expanding mortgage relief for wildfire victims and setting testing standards for wildfire-affected homes. The actions broaden financial, health and safety support after major fires.
Texas awards wildfire-risk reduction grants
The Texas A&M Forest Service awarded more than $450,000 in grants for community wildfire risk reduction.
Warming weakens a centuries-old Indian-Pacific Ocean link
A study finds that climate warming is weakening a roughly 400-year connection between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The finding indicates a potential shift in large-scale ocean and climate dynamics.
Wildfire on Italy’s Amalfi Coast prompts village evacuations
A wildfire is burning along Italy’s Amalfi Coast, prompting evacuations and a road closure.
Ground movement continues in Colombia after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake
Chocó is still moving more than a month after Colombia's magnitude 7.4 earthquake, indicating ongoing post-earthquake geological activity.
Assam reviews flood damage across four districts
Assam's chief minister reviewed a flood-damage assessment survey covering four districts. Casualty, displacement and infrastructure figures remain unspecified.
Nearly 12,600 families displaced across six Yemeni provinces
Yemen reports nearly 12,600 displaced families across six provinces. The cause, timing and current humanitarian conditions are unspecified.
Westport introduces real-time flood forecasting system
Westport is deploying a real-time flood forecasting system intended to improve evacuation planning. The system is a preparedness measure for potential flooding rather than evidence of an active disaster.
Flooding threatens harvest in Strathcona County
Strathcona County has declared an agricultural disaster after flooding affected fields and threatened the harvest. The damage and affected area have not been quantified.
Fires continue to affect Oregon's Umatilla National Forest
Updates described ongoing fires in Oregon's Umatilla National Forest across September 13–16.
Indonesia expands wildfire containment operations beyond priority provinces
Indonesia is extending wildfire containment efforts beyond previously designated priority provinces.
Flooding risk rises in Kansas City metro
Overnight conditions are expected to increase the risk of flooding in the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Hydra Fire forces mandatory evacuation in Meridian, Texas
The Hydra Fire has reached about 1,000 acres and prompted a mandatory evacuation of Meridian in Bosque County. Separate reporting indicates nearly 1 million acres have burned during Washington's wildfire season, but that appears to concern a different fire situation.
Bavaria Records a Summer With Heat Records
Bavaria experienced a summer with record heat, according to the headline. No temperatures, casualties or specific emergency impacts are provided.
Russian amphibious aircraft deployed against wildfires in Turkey
Russia is using Be-200ChS amphibious aircraft to help combat wildfires in Turkey. The fires' scale, casualties and affected areas remain unspecified.
Data center spills 5,000 gallons of diesel into river tributary
A data center released 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a river tributary. The spill poses a significant local environmental contamination risk.
Arkansas National Guard assists wildfire response in Calhoun County
The Arkansas National Guard has deployed helicopter assistance as wildfire containment efforts continue in Calhoun County.
Deadly Texas flooding prompts scrutiny of FEMA leadership
A former FEMA administrator discussed the agency’s response and leadership following deadly flooding in Texas. Current casualty and operational details remain unspecified.
Flood watches issued as California faces heavy rain and storms
Flood watches are in effect from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening as California prepares for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The warnings indicate a more specific and potentially disruptive flood threat than the earlier unspecified storm alert.
Major fire keeps Quito on alert
A fire in La Bota exposed crews to temperatures above 300°C and continued through the night. Quito remains on alert as firefighting efforts continue.
Kenya warns of El Niño-related flooding risk
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja told the Senate that no lives will be lost to El Niño floods. The statement indicates concern over potential flooding but provides no confirmed casualties or major disruption.
Flood watches issued across much of KMAland
Flood watches are in effect across much of the KMAland region.
More than 15,700 aftershocks recorded after Flores earthquake
More than 15,700 aftershocks were recorded during the 30 days following an earthquake on Flores.
Flood concerns prompt citizens' convention in Assam
A third citizens' convention was held in Nazira over flooding in the Dikhow area. The scale of damage or disruption remains unclear.
Cebu allocates funds to prepare for Super El Niño
Cebu has allocated 34 million Philippine pesos in preparation for a projected or anticipated Super El Niño event. Current disaster impacts have not been established.
Floods affect millions in India's Bihar as Red Sea and Hormuz concerns persist
Flooding in Bihar is reported to have affected millions. India also expressed concern about blockades in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb amid wider regional hostilities.
Türkiye's forest-fire risk remains elevated as autumn begins
Experts warn that Türkiye continues to face significant forest-fire risk despite the transition into autumn.
Abandoned mines and wildfires threaten Indigenous communities
New reports say abandoned mines threaten Indigenous water supplies and that British Columbia wildfires have disproportionately affected Indigenous reserves. These developments add concrete environmental and safety threats to Indigenous communities beyond the previously described carbon-project concerns.
Flood watch issued as monsoon storms threaten western New Mexico
Monsoon storm chances remain high, with parts of western New Mexico under a Flood Watch. No casualties or major damage have been reported.
Tourists escape Croatian fire by jumping into the sea
Tourists in Croatia reportedly entered the sea to escape a fire.
Skyrocketing food prices fuel fear in South Darfur
Food prices are rising sharply in South Darfur, increasing fear and hardship among residents. The headline indicates a worsening food-access situation in the conflict-affected region.
Darfur faces its driest rainy season in four decades
Darfur is experiencing an exceptionally dry rainy season, according to the World Food Programme. The drought threatens food and water availability in a region already affected by conflict and humanitarian crisis.
India releases aid to more than 800,000 flood-hit families in Bihar
Bihar released 579.23 crore rupees in ex-gratia assistance to more than 800,000 families affected by flooding. The payment indicates a large-scale disaster impact, though no casualty or damage figures are supplied.
UN agencies warn Sudan's humanitarian system could collapse
United Nations agencies warn that Sudan's humanitarian system is at risk of collapse amid the country's ongoing crisis.
Hagen Fire reaches 87% containment while Level 3 evacuations continue
The Hagen Fire is reportedly 87% contained, but the highest-level evacuation orders remain in effect in affected areas.