Historic Kentucky flooding: At least 30 dead with search and rescue underway and more rain expected this week
The weather could impact recovery efforts this week as forecasters say there is severe storm potential Monday in many of the flood-ravaged areas in Kentucky, and that will be followed by a dangerous heat wave.
Dozens still missing in Kentucky as state braces for more rain
Kentucky state police are taking calls from worried people who can’t locate loved ones due to spotty cell phone service.
Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues
Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
Las Vegas Strip, multiple casinos flooded overnight by monsoon storm
A monsoon storm dumped heavy rain across the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday night, triggering flash flooding along the Las Vegas Strip and several famous casinos.
Kentucky floods kill at least 16 as governor warns toll will be 'a lot higher'
Kentucky search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities.
How to help victims of the devastating flash floods
Flooding this week has damaged hundreds of homes and is being blamed for at least nine deaths, with Kentucky and eastern Missouri being the hardest hit.
Historic Kentucky flooding blamed for at least 8 deaths as homes were swept away by raging waters
"We're seeing one of the worst, most devastating flooding events in Kentucky’s history," the governor said.
5 disasters that are more likely to impact you than winning the lottery
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark.
St. Louis flooding: 1 dead as historic rainfall triggers flood emergency
It's the wettest day in St. Louis history as a line of steady thunderstorms dropped 8-10 inches of rain across the area early Tuesday morning, swelling rivers and creeks and stranding drivers across several roads in the region.
Man dies days after being struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach, family says
A man who was struck by lightning in New Smyrna Beach last week died Saturday morning after spending days fighting for his life in the hospital, his family said.
It's all downhill from here? US reaches average peak of summer temperatures
A climatologist found that the period between July 24-25 is when the nation as a whole is at its hottest.
What you should do if your property is damaged by lightning
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Falling trees kill 2 babies in Alabama, 1 girl in Maine
A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.
Delivering heat: UPS workers plan rallies after a series of heat-related incidents
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Soldier killed in Georgia by lightning served on combat surgery team
Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Clark of Bolton, Connecticut, served for 22 years on active duty and as a reservist and had deployed four times to Iraq and Afghanistan.
1 soldier dead, 9 injured by lightning at Georgia Army base
It happened Wednesday morning on the range of the US Army base located just west of Augusta.
Coast-to-'toast': Sweltering heat baking 100 million Americans from the West to Northeast
Millions of people are under heat alerts in 26 states.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.