Latest Floods News

Flash flooding blamed for 5 deaths in Missouri, including 2 poll workers

Nov. 05, 2024 21:46 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A couple in their 70s who served as election poll workers were among at least five people killed in Missouri after torrential rains caused flash flooding across the state. Up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) of rain fell over two days in parts of Missouri, leading to...

A week after Spain's floods, families hope that the missing are alive with 89 unaccounted for

Nov. 05, 2024 21:28 PM EST

SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back. One week after catastrophic flooding devastated eastern Spain, María Murgui still holds out hope that her missing father is alive. ...

What to know about the unprecedented floods that killed more than 200 in Spain

Nov. 05, 2024 17:23 PM EST

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — In a matter of minutes, flash floods caused by heavy downpours in eastern Spain swept away almost everything in their path. With no time to react, people were trapped in vehicles, homes and businesses. Many died and thousands of livelihoods were shattered. A...

Spain says 89 people are confirmed to be missing 1 week after catastrophic floods hit the eastern Valencia region

Nov. 05, 2024 16:57 PM EST
VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Spain says 89 people are confirmed to be missing 1 week after catastrophic floods hit the eastern Valencia region.

Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts

Nov. 05, 2024 08:58 AM EST

MALAGA, Spain (AP) — With the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the...

Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people

Nov. 05, 2024 08:09 AM EST
MADRID (AP) — Spain approves 10.6 billion-euro relief package after devastating floods that killed over 200 people.

Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia

Nov. 04, 2024 20:57 PM EST

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Continuing storms in eastern Spain that led to massive flooding last week and killed at least 217 people, mostly near Valencia, dumped rain on Barcelona on Monday, prompting authorities to suspend commuter rail service. Spanish Transport Minister Óscar...

Spain's king stood his ground under a mud barrage. What will the iconic moment mean for his reign?

Nov. 04, 2024 20:50 PM EST

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mud splattered the cheek of Spain's monarch as survivors of catastrophic floods unleashed their fury in a barrage of muck and mire. Felipe VI took it, literally, on the chin, and his determination to stay and speak to the enraged crowd could redefine his reign. ...

Heavy rain leads to flash flooding, water rescues in southern Missouri

Nov. 04, 2024 16:49 PM EST

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Up to 6 inches of rain fell Monday in parts of southern Missouri, prompting flash flooding in several rural areas and endangering a levee near a lake. More heavy rain was in the forecast for much of the state through Wednesday, including for the St. Louis area. The...

PHOTO COLLECTION: Spain Floods

Nov. 04, 2024 10:35 AM EST
This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors.