What natural disasters are currently affecting the U.S.?

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The U.S. is currently facing major wildfires in the West, severe flooding in the Midwest, and tropical downpours in the Southeast. Wildfires have triggered evacuations in California, Arizona, and Colorado, while flash floods have inundated parts of Wisconsin and Nebraska. The Southeast is experiencing ongoing flash flooding due to heavy tropical rains.

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Severe weather rips through Midwest

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Severe storms affected several Midwest states, causing fatalities and damage.
In Nebraska, strong winds damaged a state prison and killed a woman in her car. 4s
Wisconsin saw up to 12 inches of rain, leading to flash flooding and water rescues. 15s
Nearly 47,000 customers lost power and homes were flooded across the region. 1m 27s
Flood risks remain high in Wisconsin as rivers have not yet crested. 1m 49s

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CBS America

2 days ago

Severe weather rips through Midwest

Severe storms have impacted the Midwest, with Nebraska experiencing deadly winds and Wisconsin hit by up to 12 inches of rain, causing flash flooding and a state of emergency.

Milwaukee inundated with floodwaters, one dead in Nebraska

CBS America

2 days ago

Milwaukee inundated with floodwaters, one dead in Nebraska

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, faces major flash flooding, water rescues, and power outages, while Nebraska deals with deadly winds and prison evacuations.

Major fires continue to burn across western U.S.

CBS America

2 days ago

Major fires continue to burn across western U.S.

Thirty-seven major wildfires are burning across nine western states, with significant fires in California, Arizona, and Colorado.

Flash flooding puts early end to Wisconsin State Fair

Scripps Local

3 days ago

Flash flooding puts early end to Wisconsin State Fair

Flash flooding in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties has caused road closures, stranded vehicles, and the early closure of the Wisconsin State Fair.

Largest California wildfire of 2025 reaches "mega fire" status

CBS America

4 days ago

Largest California wildfire of 2025 reaches "mega fire" status

The Gifford fire in California's central coast has surpassed 100,000 acres, becoming the state's largest wildfire of the year. Other large fires are burning in Colorado, Utah, and Arizona.

Wildfires force more evacuations in California

CBS America

4 days ago

Wildfires force more evacuations in California

Wildfires in Ventura County, California, have led to evacuation orders, with 35 large wildfires burning across the western U.S. and over a million acres affected.

Tropical downpours continue to drench the Southeast

AccuWeather

4 days ago

Tropical downpours continue to drench the Southeast

Tropical downpours are causing ongoing flash flooding in the Southeast, especially in Florida, southern Georgia, and South Carolina.

What natural disasters are currently affecting the U.S.?

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