Widespread damage left by Midwest flooding

The governor of Iowa is warning Midwest flood are "just getting started." Levee systems in the region are already overwhelmed. Don Dahler reports.

• Mar 20, 2019
• 02:01

Historic flooding devastates parts of Midwest

Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest are bracing for more rain while dealing with severe flooding. CBS News correspondent Don Dahler joins CBSN from Waterloo, Nebraska, to discuss the damage and response there.

• Mar 20, 2019
• 03:51

More rain expected for flooded Midwest

More rain is expected to worsen flood conditions in Nebraska and other parts of the Midwest. The flooding has destroyed homes and businesses, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. Otoe County, Nebraska, emergency management director Gregg Goebel joins CBSN to describe the conditions and the recovery efforts.

• Mar 20, 2019
• 03:43

Nebraska governor on devastating flooding

A state of emergency is in effect in Nebraska after severe flooding caused devastating damage. The financial impact could be up to $1 billion, and more rain is expected. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts joins CBSN to discuss his state's response to the floods.

• Mar 20, 2019
• 06:28

Nebraska governor: "This will be a long recovery"

Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts spoke with CBSN about the devastating flooding affecting his state

• Mar 20, 2019

Farmers devastated by historic flooding in the Midwest

Doug and Eric Alberts are trying to round up the surviving hogs on their 9-acre farm in Fremont, Nebraska; there aren't many left

• Mar 19, 2019

Southern Africa reels from deadly cyclone

Rapidly rising floodwaters have created "an inland ocean" in Mozambique, endangering thousands of families, aid workers said. Crews scrambled to rescue survivors of Cyclone Idai who clung to rooftops and trees. Hundreds were dead, many more were missing and thousands were at risk in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. CBS News' Tina Kraus reports.

• Mar 19, 2019
• 01:19

Flooding hits already struggling farmers hard

The Midwest is bracing for more flooding as rivers in 40 locations have risen to historic levels. Vice President Mike Pence will visit Nebraska Tuesday to survey the damage caused by flooding responsible for killing at least three people. Flood watches and warnings are in effect in more than a dozen states and more rain is on the way. DeMarco Morgan reports.

• Mar 19, 2019
• 02:39

Devastating flooding hits already struggling Midwest farmers

Chapter 12 bankruptcies were up nearly 20 percent last year among Midwest farms and more than $400 million worth of livestock could be impacted

• Mar 19, 2019

Deadly cyclone strikes east Africa

More than a 1,000 people are feared dead after a cyclone swept through Mozambique in east Africa. Tens of thousands of people were cut off from roads and telephones in mainly poor, rural areas

• Mar 18, 2019
• 00:37

At least 3 dead in devastating Midwest flooding

Heavy rain and rapidly melting snow have caused floodwaters to rush over levees and dams

• Mar 18, 2019

Perfect storm of extreme weather and climate change drove deadly Midwest flooding

Melting snow, "bomb cyclone" rain and climate change conspired to push these floods over the top

• Mar 18, 2019

Historic, deadly Midwest flooding forces thousands to evacuate

Missouri River setting flooding records in many areas and close eye being kept on rising Mississippi

• Mar 18, 2019

Residents rescued amid historic flooding across Midwest

"Flood warnings and advisories remain in effect, mainly across parts of the eastern Nebraska, Iowa, and southern Wisconsin," the National Weather Service said

• Mar 16, 2019

Midwest flooding turns deadly

At least one person died as floodwaters rose to dangerous levels

• Mar 15, 2019

Does federal disaster money favor the wealthy?

President Trump says he'll be providing federal funds for the people affected by the massive tornado in Alabama. But people who are less well off might not find themselves with the aid they need. An NPR investigation found wealthier, white Americans tend to get more federal aid than minorities and those less well-off. Robert Benincasa, a producer from the NPR investigations unit, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Mar 5, 2019
• 06:13

Mandatory flood evacuations in parts of NorCal

Heavy rain is causing dangerous flooding in parts of Northern California and threatening the safety of thousands of people. The Russian River is rising nearly a foot an hour and could swell to 14 feet by the end of the day. Emergency officials ordered evacuations of more than two dozen communities along the water. Meg Oliver reports.

• Feb 27, 2019
• 02:12

To fight climate change, talk about it

In our Ideas That Matter partnership with TED, we highlight individuals and ideas shaping our world. This time we’re taking a closer look at climate change. The latest government climate assessment warns that by 2050, heavier rainfall in the Midwest could prompt increased flooding along major waterways like the Mississippi River. By 2071, temperatures in the southwest could climb more than eight degrees, leading to longer droughts. Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe, who co-authored the report, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss why we need to talk about climate change to spur action.

• Feb 27, 2019
• 06:18

Town trapped by flood waters after river overflows

It's still to early to tell how bad the damage will be after the Russian River flooded 13 feet above its banks

• Feb 28, 2019

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• Feb 27, 2019
• 20:20

California flooding prompts evacuations

North of San Francisco, a flood emergency forced thousands from their homes. In Sonoma County, the Russian River is approaching its highest level in about 25 years. Meg Oliver reports.

• Feb 27, 2019
• 01:21

Devastating floodwaters cut off entire towns in Northern California

Floodwaters stranded at least 2,000 people in Guerneville, where the water came up so high it reached the roof of an RV

• Feb 28, 2019

Heavy rains drench the South as tornado smacks Mississippi

A massive storm has dropped an "incredible" amount of rain in the Southeast over the past few days

• Feb 24, 2019

Severe weather threatens millions across U.S.

Severe weather is threatening millions of people across the U.S.. Heavy snow and intensifying winds are producing blizzard conditions in the central Plains and upper Midwest. Meteorologist Jeff Beradelli reports.

• Feb 23, 2019
• 01:41

Calif. woman survives after being buried alive in mudslide

Susan Gordon of Sausalito, California, was buried alive on Thursday when a mudslide sent her home tumbling two hundred feet down a hill. About 60 of her neighbors are still out of their homes. Mola Lenghi speaks to Gordon.

• Feb 15, 2019
• 01:57

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