Rip Currents in North Carolina

Rip currents continue to be a hazard in North Carolina with more than 150 beach swimmers rescued. Multiple deaths have occurred due to rip currents this summer, with Florida facing a high risk. Swimmers are warned to stay near lifeguards and out of high-risk zones.

Midwest Flooding

Heavy rains in the Midwest cause flooding, threatening dam failure and leading to evacuations and rescues. Severe storms forecast for more rain and damaging winds. Flooding damages roads, bridges, and businesses, with two reported deaths. President Biden briefed on the situation.

Texas Schools Closed Due to Floodwaters in Houston Area

Heavy rains in the Houston area led to floodwaters closing some Texas schools, with hundreds of rescues and one reported death of a 5-year-old boy. High waters continued to affect roads and neighborhoods, with some areas receiving up to 23 inches of rain over the past week.

Severe Flooding in Houston Area

Heavy storms slammed the Houston area, causing dangerous flooding and high-water rescues, with officials warning of worsening conditions. Several hundred structures at risk, schools closed, and roads jammed. Reservoirs and ground saturated from weeks of heavy rain. Evacuations ordered, hundreds of rescues conducted. No deaths or injuries reported in Houston.