Maps and photos show massive rainfall in Florida
A relentless string of powerful storms soaked much of South Florida this week.
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Entire Florida neighborhoods underwater
Florida residents are still reeling from flooding in cities across the state that saw multiple days of devastating rainfall. In Miami, cars remain submerged and several families evacuated from their homes. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
South Florida flooding prompts state of emergency
Heavy rainfall slammed South Florida for the fourth day in a row Thursday, dumping an average of four inches of rain per hour in some areas, and leaving parts of Miami-Dade County impassable. Manuel Bojorquez has the latest.
Days of rain have flooded parts of South Florida, prompting closures
Broward public schools and courthouse are closed on Thursday, Miami-Dade public schools are open
South Florida rainfall floods streets
Rain slamming the Florida peninsula is creating dangerous conditions for some near Miami and the Gulf Coast to the west. Video and photos show cars stranded in waters that flooded some neighborhoods. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez has more from Hollywood, Florida.
Heavy rain slams Florida
Heavy rain in Florida is bringing flooding concerns to parts of the state. Along the Gulf Coast, Sarasota received 4 inches of rain in just one hour Tuesday night. In the east, Miami Beach saw almost 7 inches of rain in 24 hours. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez reports.
World hits 12 consecutive months of record heat — and it's not over
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
How climate change is displacing millions
Devastating flooding in Brazil has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes for good. Scientists say human-caused climate change will make extreme flooding more likely, and that there will be more climate refugees in the future. Lauren Risi, director of the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Wilson Center, joins CBS News to discuss.
Architects prepare for hurricanes, storms: "Invest now or pay later"
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to have up to 25 named storms, with up to seven turning into major hurricanes.
Dramatic video shows Texas couple saving driver from flooded ditch
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.
Dramatic video shows Texas couple rescuing truck driver from flooded ditch
A Texas couple stumbled across a man in the Houston area whose pickup truck accidentally ended up in a flooded drainage ditch and was nearly completely submerged on May 28. Using a hammer they had in their vehicle, they managed to break his windows and save his life.
More storms threaten Texas
North Texas residents are awaiting more storms and potential flood risks after dealing with deadly tornadoes over the Memorial Day holiday. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports from Garland, Texas, and Roxana Saberi breaks down the weather's travel impact from New York's LaGuardia Airport.
At least 68 dead in Afghanistan after flash floods caused by heavy rain
The latest disaster came on the heels of devastating floods that killed at least 70 people in April.
Flash floods in northern Afghanistan leave hundreds dead and missing
Victims of the devastating floods in northern Afghanistan are burying the dead and looking for the loved ones still missing.
Flash floods in northern Afghanistan killed more than 300 people, U.N. says
The U.N. food agency says more than 300 Afghans have died in flash floods that also destroyed more than 1,000 houses in the northern province of Baghlan.
Horse's rescue from rooftop offers flood-battered Brazil a bit of hope
It took about a day for crews to reach a horse seen stranded on a rooftop surrounded by floodwater in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state.
At least 100 dead and dozens still missing amid flooding in Brazil
Nearly 400 municipalities have been affected by the worst natural calamity ever to hit the state of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
Floodwaters in Texas receding
Most parts of Texas are still drying out after more than a week of heavy rains and severe flooding. Authorities are warning residents about more potential severe weather ahead. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has more.
Major cyclone slams Tanzania and Kenya
Tanzania and Kenya are dealing with the aftermath of a major cyclone that brought heavy rain and high winds, adding to the weeks of deadly flooding throughout the region. Anne Soy, senior Africa correspondent for CBS News' partners at BBC News, has more.
Hundreds rescued from Texas floodwaters
Nearly two feet of rain fell in five days in southeast Texas, leading to hundreds of rescues over the weekend. It's the second largest amount of rain in a week since Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Massive rescue effort as floods inundate southern Brazilian metropolis
Historic flooding has left the wealthy Brazilian city of Porto Alegre underwater, with more than 80 people dead and many awaiting rescue.
At least one child killed as flooding hits Texas
At least one child was killed and hundreds had to be rescued as portions of Texas dealt with flooding over the weekend.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, more than 100 missing
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
Hundreds rescued in Houston; flood watch affects millions in Texas, Oklahoma
The U.S. Coast Guard said they had medevaced an hours-old baby from Cleveland, Texas, amid the floodwaters.
Houston-area flooding worsens as hundreds rescued
Janet Shamlian accompanied first responders Saturday in the Houston area as they conducted dangerous rescues in a water-logged region where floodwaters are still rising. Some areas of Texas have already seen 12 inches of rain in recent days, triggering mandatory evacuations.
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