Towns evacuate as Mississippi River rises

More historic flooding will ravage the central U.S. into the weekend. Seven million Americans are at risk from rising rivers. Adriana Diaz reports.

• Jun 6, 2019
• 01:31

Louisiana flooding turns deadly

Cities along the Gulf Coast have been getting hammered by rain - up to a month’s worth in some places over the past 24 hours. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a man drowned in his car after it stalled and sank on a flooded road. Mireya Villarreal reports from Louisiana.

• Jun 6, 2019
• 01:19

Trump signs $19.1B disaster bill into law

President Trump signed a long-delayed disaster aid bill into law Thursday, authorizing billions of dollars of assistance to communities in the mainland U.S. and Puerto Rico recovering from devastating storms, floods and wildfires.

• Jun 6, 2019
• 00:29

Intense flooding traps Louisiana residents

Torrential rain is expected to make the already flood-ravaged South even worse this weekend. Flood alerts are in effect across six states Friday morning. Mireya Villarreal reports from Prairieville, Louisiana.

• Jun 7, 2019
• 02:39

Michigan flooding prompts probe of breached dams

Janet Shamlian reports from Midland County, Michigan, where more than 10,000 people were forced to evacuate as severe, "500-year" flooding slammed the area and ripped some homes off their foundations.

• May 21, 2020
• 03:04

Michigan dam failures could leave city under 9 feet of water

The National Weather Service urged anyone near the Tittabawassee River to seek higher ground following "castastrophic dam failures."

• May 21, 2020

Louisiana braces for potential hurricane

Louisiana is bracing for a potential hurricane. KTVT meteorologist Chris Padgett has the latest forecast, and CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez joins CBSN AM from New Orleans where flooding has already started after thunderstorms on Wednesday.

• Jul 11, 2019
• 04:16

New Orleans residents on alert for floods

New Orleans is below sea level -- and Barry will test the safeguards that the city put in place following the devastation from Hurricane Katrina 14 years ago. Residents felt a sigh of relief after forecasters said the Mississippi River is expected to crest at about 17 feet on Monday, and not 19 feet as earlier predicted. The levees protecting the city range from about 20 to 25 feet in height, so they will do much to protect from flood waters. But businesses and residents alike are taking their own steps to prepare themselves for what is to come. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Jul 13, 2019
• 02:40

Barry strengthens into Category 1 hurricane

Hurricane Barry is expected to bring devastating rain to the Louisiana coast. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 13, 2019
• 01:41

Barry makes landfall, weakens to tropical storm

Barry weakened to a tropical storm and made landfall in Louisiana on Saturday. CBS News weather producer David Parkinson joins CBSN with the latest.

• Jul 13, 2019
• 02:39

Barry makes landfall on the Gulf Coast

Barry came ashore this afternoon near Morgan City, Louisiana, 85 miles west of New Orleans. Less than an hour later, it was downgraded to a tropical storm. Torrential rains and flash flooding remain a major problem. States of emergency have been declared in Louisiana and Mississippi. David Begnaud reports.

• Jul 13, 2019
• 03:25

How Barry is affecting the Gulf Coast

Meteorologist Jeff Beradelli joins "CBS Evening News " with more on Tropical Storm Barry.

• Jul 13, 2019
• 01:33

Flood threat in Louisiana over Barry

The National Weather Service has issued flash flood warnings across the state of Louisiana as Barry continues to move inland. Broussard, Louisiana Mayor Ray Bourque joined CBSN on the phone to discuss the big issues facing his town.

• Jul 14, 2019
• 03:23

Intense storms pound the Northeast

Severe storms slammed the East Coast and brought dangerous flash flooding, as the region cools down from a deadly, record-breaking heat wave. Powerful thunderstorms spread from Tennessee to Rhode Island on Monday. At the height of the storms, more than 325,000 people were without power in the mid-Atlantic region. Don Dahler reports.

• Jul 23, 2019
• 01:24

Michigan governor on catastrophic flooding

Officials are investigating why two dams in Michigan failed and caused historic flooding and forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss her state's response to the disaster during the coronavirus pandemic.

• May 21, 2020
• 08:20

Farmers reckon with climate change in new doc

Thousands across the Midwest are still struggling to recover after historic flooding left entire towns and farms underwater. In a new “CBSN Originals” documentary, Adam Yamaguchi meets a Nebraska farmer who is reluctant to acknowledge the realities of climate change, even as extreme weather becomes his new normal.

• Jul 26, 2019
• 03:19

Preview: "A Climate Reckoning In The Heartland"

CBSN Originals Correspondent and Executive Producer Adam Yamaguchi joins CBSN to discuss the new documentary "A Climate Reckoning In The Heartland." Adam discusses his experiences following a Nebraska farmer who is reluctant to acknowledge the realities of climate change even though his land was destroyed by severe storms and flooding.

• Jul 26, 2019
• 06:48

At least 1 dead in Turkey flood

Raging flood waters tore through parts of Turkey. Officials say at least one person was killed. Many shops in Istanbul's historic Grand Bazaar were flooded and some of the merchandise floated away. The heavy rain also disrupted rail and ferry services.

• Aug 17, 2019
• 00:16

Puerto Rico braces for Tropical Storm Dorian

Tropical Storm Dorian is barreling toward Puerto Rico and islanders now expect a direct hit. Forecasters say the storm is gaining strength before its likely landfall there later today. Dorian is also on track to hit the Bahamas and Florida later this week. President Trump has declared an emergency in Puerto Rico. David Begnaud reports.

• Aug 28, 2019
• 03:53

Woman drowns while on the phone with 911 dispatcher

There is outrage in Arkansas after the death of a 47-year-old woman who drowned while delivering newspapers. The woman called 911 after accidentally driving into high water. But the dispatcher who took her call offered little sympathy. Kenneth Craig reports.

• Aug 31, 2019
• 02:03

Dorian causes flooding in South Carolina

More than 200,000 people were without power in South Carolina as Hurricane Dorian lashed the state's coast, and flooding is a major concern in the Charleston area. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from Charleston with more.

• Sep 5, 2019
• 02:55

Charleston surveys damage from Dorian

Charleston, South Carolina sustained flooding as the eye of Hurricane Dorian passed within 55 miles of the city. CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas joined CBSN from the city with what it's currently like there.

• Sep 6, 2019
• 04:57

At least 6 dead and thousands displaced in Spain flood

At least 6 people are dead and thousands more have been rescued, after days of torrential rainfall across southeastern Spain. Record flooding closed airports, rail lines, major roads and left many trapped in cars overcome by the flash floods.

• Sep 14, 2019
• 00:17

The parks that protect cities from flooding

Scientists say climate change is increasing the intensity and frequency of heavy rain storms. Coastal cities are doing their best to prepare for the threat of severe flooding from storms and potential rises in sea level, but two communities are trying something new: public parks that are also storm resistant. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 04:41

Tropical Storm Imelda hits Houston

A tropical storm is hitting America's fourth largest city. Imelda formed and intensified rapidly, targeting the Houston area with dangerous flash floods. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the forecast.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 01:23

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