Tonto Creek Bridge over flooding zone opens in Arizona
The Tonto Creek Bridge in Gila County officially opened to traffic on Monday, June 17, after two years of construction and decades of outreach. The $25 million bridge opened at 9 a.m. Monday, Gila County Engineer Tom Goodman confirmed. The bridge connects the flood-prone west and east sides of the Tonto River, providing safe passage […]
Studies forecast risks of post-wildfire flooding in Flagstaff
The Coconino County Flood Control District will present to the board on Tuesday the results of a pair of studies predicting post-wildfire flooding risk in Flagstaff's Rio de Flag watershed. KNAU's Melissa Sevigny reports. JE Fuller Hydrology modeled various scenarios of rainfall events in the San Francisco Mountains burn scar. The study found that flows […]
Crews finish project to help with post-wildfire flooding in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (3TV/CBS 5) — Coconino County just completed a project to protect Flagstaff homes and businesses from flooding caused by monsoon and wildfire burn. The 2019 Museum Fire burned about 2,000 acres north of Flagstaff. Two years later, the monsoon hit the burn scars, sending torrential rains and debris flows into people's homes. The […]
San Diego Declares State Of Emergency Over Catastrophic Flash Flooding
The city of San Diego declared a state of emergency Monday after extreme rainfall caused flash flooding across the region. Monday was the wettest January day on record for the Southern California city, with more than 4 inches of rain falling northeast of downtown. according to To AccuWeather. Video shared by the media outlet showed […]
Britt: Fentanyl crisis begins at the border – ‘It’s flooding the country’
Last week, U.S. Sen. Katie Britt told a panel of seasoned law enforcement experts and award-winning country music singers about a theme they're all witnessing firsthand: the expansion of fentanyl in the United States. talked about the crisis. Britt opened with an urgent call to address the national security, humanitarian and economic crises at the […]
Deadly Flooding Batters Beijing, China
Superstorm Dokusuri reportedly claimed at least 11 lives in Beijing, China, as of Tuesday as China prepares for more typhoons in the next few days. At least 13 people are missing in addition to 11 confirmed deaths as extreme storms hit along China’s east coast for the fourth day, though China has not officially released […]
Here’s how Maricopa County controls flooding
Phoenix — Monsoons finally bring rain, and rain means floods. With wet weather approaching, it’s important for Arizona counties to stay prepared. of Maricopa County Flood Management District We gave 12News a behind-the-scenes look at how they are preparing for the storm season. One of their greatest tools is to hide in plain sight. It […]
Canadian police find remains after severe flooding in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (AP) – Police said Monday they had found the body of a missing man and what is believed to be the body of a second person swept away in severe flooding that hit Nova Scotia over the weekend. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said it had recovered the body of a 52-year-old […]
Coconino County looks at flooding in Government Tank watershed, residents face liability questions
As Coconino County and construction workers put the finishing touches on flood mitigation infrastructure on the Wupatki Trail, new attention is being focused on the Government Tank Basin to the south. The County Flood Protection District hosted a meeting Thursday with residents of areas within its watershed, namely the Switchback Trail and East Heppel Drive […]
First Death Reported From Historic Vermont Flooding As Man Drowns Inside Home
A 63-year-old Vermont man drowned in his home on Wednesday after historic floods hit many communities across the state. Vermont health officials have confirmed that Stephen Davol has drowned at his home in Vermont after suffering its worst flooding since 1927. report. Davol’s sister-in-law said Davol’s body was found submerged in the house and said […]
