Heavy rain led to deadly flash floods in the Central United States in the first two weeks of August 2013.
Published Aug 18, 2013
Following closely after a tropical storm, a rainstorm triggered deadly floods and landslides in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu.
Published Jul 8, 2017Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Floods Severe Storms Human Presence
After days of downpours, water levels on the Seine River rose to heights not seen in 34 years.
Published Jun 8, 2016
Historic rain around the Atacama Desert led to devastating floods and mud flows.
Published Apr 11, 2015
Abnormally heavy monsoon rains drenched southwestern India, leading to the worst flooding in Kerala since 1924.
Published Aug 21, 2018Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Floods Human Presence Remote Sensing
This color-coded map shows rainfall anomalies for northeastern Brazil from June 7 to June 20, 2010.
Published Jun 23, 2010
Hurricane Maria delivered a tremendous amount of rain in a short period of time.
Published Sep 24, 2017Image of the Day Land Water Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Storms and heavy rains causes Japan’s worst flooding disaster in 35 years.
Published Jul 10, 2018Image of the Day Land Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
A dip in the jet stream pulled moist, tropical air from the Caribbean to the Eastern Seaboard and triggered several days of intense rains.
Published Jul 25, 2018Image of the Day Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
This color-coded map shows approximate rainfall amounts over Japan, where unprecedented floods struck some areas in early July 2012.
Published Jul 13, 2012
In January 2020, three days of heavy rain led to flash floods across provinces in southern Iran.
Published Jan 15, 2020
Parts of Houston and Beaumont are underwater after the remnants of Tropical Storm Imelda moved through the area.
Published Sep 20, 2019Image of the Day Land Water Floods Severe Storms Human Presence Remote Sensing
Heavy rain around Shanghai from July 15 to 21, 2010, exacerbated ongoing flooding and landslides.
Published Jul 22, 2010
