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Evacuations in flash flooding near Grand Canyon Evacuations in flash flooding near Grand Canyon About 50 tourists and Havasupai Tribe members had to spend the night in a shelter after being rescued by helicopter from flash flooding that gushed through a gorge off the side of the Grand Canyon.
Europe: Tornado Kills 6, Injures 34 Europe: Torndao Kills 6, Injures Several Heavy storms hit parts of Europe late Friday , killing at least six people, injuring scores and damaging homes. Southern Poland was hit the hardest.
Summer Snow for Denver Summer Snow for Denver Heavy rains prompted flood watches and warnings in Colorado's foothills, along the Front Range and on the eastern plains Saturday, while snow closed Loveland Pass in the mountains west of Denver.
Raw Footage: California Lightning Storm Raw Footage: California Lightning Storm Hundreds of lightning strikes danced around the sky in southern California Friday morning, creating quite a magnificent show. Lightning sensors even detected 445 cloud to ground strikes over a three hour period!

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Over 500,000 Fish Suffocate from Heat in NC River Over 500,000 Fish Suffocate from Heat in NC River

Over half a million fish were killed overnight Tuesday, when there was an apparent lack of oxygen in a North Carolina river. The hot, still conditions caused the fish to suffocate during the night.
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Items Taken by Tornado Found Three Months Later

Three months ago in Parkersburg, Iowa, one tornado devastated the area, carrying personal belongings up and away, never to be seen again. Or so it was thought.
Fla. Keys Brace for "Fay"

Tropical Storm Fay continued its erratic path Wednesday, moving north along the Florida coast but not going out over the Atlantic Ocean, where many had feared it could strengthen and curve back toward the state as a hurricane. Storm Links: Interactive Tracking Map | Video: Tropical Outlook |
Tornado Caught on Tape

A tornado, which began as a funnel cloud with wind gusts over 45 miles-per-hour, touched down Thursday in Hialeah, Florida at 2:40 p.m. Click on the video to watch raw footage of the tornado.
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Flooding Leads to Rising Potato Prices Flooding Leads to Rising Potato Prices
While produce prices are way up compared to 2007, the price of potatoes are spiking up higher. Shoppers are discovering some of their favorite chips are becoming harder to find. Others are finding chips to be more expensive, with some brands increasing up to 25 percent per bag
Volcanic Causes Flights to be Canceled
More than 40 flights have been canceled by Alaska Airlines because of ash from a volcano eruption. The eruption was created by the Kasatochi Volcano in the Aleutian Islands on Thursday.
Flash Flooding Drowns Seven-Year-Old Girl
Thursday night storms proved to be more devastating than anticipated for the state of New Hampshire. In fact, an evening of heavy rains and flash flooding lead to the death of one seven-year-old girl.
Search goes on in deadly wildfire helicopter crash
Fire raging through rugged, dense terrain is complicating rescuers' efforts to recover victims and evidence Thursday from the remote part of a Northern California forest where a firefighting helicopter crashed and nine people were presumed dead.
New Water Spout Pictures New Water Spout Pictures
Check out these new pictures of the water spout that was spotted in Cold Spring Harborm, NY.
Hero Rescues Man Struck by Lightning
A Florida jogger is being hailed as a hero after rushing to the aid of a stranger struck by lightning. Andrew Cratty was jogging on Turtle Beach in June of this year when he saw the bolt of lightning strike fisherman Eric Troyer. Watch this video to learn more.
Parts of NJ Slammed by Severe Storms
Parts of the Northeast were cleaning up Wednesday, after storms that struck Tuesday night and Wednesday morning knocked down trees and power lines.
Beach Towns get back to Normal after Storm
Surfers and joggers hit the beach Tuesday after Tropical Storm Edouard brushed past and caused little damage, while inland farmers hoped the storm's remnants would help ease drought conditions.
Number of Burned Homes in Yosemite Increases Number of Burned Homes in Yosemite Increases
A fire burning outside Yosemite National Park has destroyed 28 homes, seven more than previously thought, fire officials reported Tuesday as weather forecasts produced new wildfire worries.
Home Heavily Damaged by Fire
The severe weather which impacted parts of the Midwest Tuesday is being blamed for a fire that heavily damaged a suburban Cincinnati home. Lightning is believed to have been the cause.
Clarksville Residents Clean-up After Flooding
With floodwaters finally receded, the sandbags are going down in Clarksville. Volunteers joined with merchants on Monday to remove some of the thousands of sandbags that made up the makeshift levee that saved the small town's downtown area during the summer flooding along the Mississippi River.
Baseball Fans Seek Shelter from Large Storm
A powerful storm halted Monday night's game between the Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs, and fans at Wrigley Field were advised to take cover on the concourse during the early stages of the delay.
6.0 Earthquake hits China's Sichuan Province 6.0 Earthquake hits China's Sichuan Province
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 6.0 earthquake has hit China's Sichuan province, which was devastated by a more powerful quake in May.
North Texas records 10th straight 100-degree Mark
While North Texans faced another day of dangerously hot weather with temperatures soaring past the 100-degree mark in numerous cities throughout the region, residents in southeastern Texas were dealing with thunderstorms and the promise of a tropical storm.
Fire burns 400 acres in Utah Mountains
The U.S. Forest Service says a wildfire in the Stansbury Mountains has burned 400 acres and is threatening campgrounds. About 80 people are fighting the Little Bald Mountain fire, which was started by lightning on Thursday.
42 Injured by New Zealand Storm
More than 40 passengers on a cruise ship were injured when it was hit by a storm off New Zealand packing seven-meter (23-foot) waves and powerful winds, officials said Friday. Click on the headline for video footage of the storm's harsh conditions.
Solar Eclipse Images Solar Eclipse Images
Sky watchers from Canada to China were treated to a rare solar spectacle today. The moon passed directly between the sun and the Earth momentarily, causing a solar eclipse of the sun. Click on the headline to see more images of solar eclipses.
At Least 7 Killed in Minn. Plane Crash
It's unclear if the crash whether it's weather-related but there were heavy winds and rain in area.
NASA Confirms Liquid Lake on Saturn Moon
NASA scientists have concluded that at least one of the large lakes observed on Saturn's moon Titan contains liquid hydrocarbons, and have positively identified the presence of ethane. This makes Titan the only body in our solar system beyond Earth known to have liquid on its surface.
Calif. Quake a Drill for the "Big One"
Despite shaking a large swath of Southern California, a magnitude-5.4 earthquake was not the "Big One" that scientists have long feared. Still, it rattled nerves, causing people to vow to step up their emergency preparations.
5.4 Quake Shakes Southern California L.A. Earthquake Estimated at 5.4
The strongest earthquake to strike a populated area of Southern California since the 1994 Northridge quake rocked the region from Los Angeles to San Diego on Tuesday but caused only limited damage and a few injuries. Click on the headline for RAW footage of people's reactions.
Wildfire Threatens Homes, Vacations in Yosemite
The main western highway into Yosemite National Park is reopening after firefighters pushed back flames that have charred about 50 square miles just outside the park.
Sea Turtles Survive "Dolly"
The sea turtle rescue mission in South Padre Island, Texas is in ruins after a direct hit from Dolly. Each of the tanks is filled with debris but Lucy Guillan, who works at the center says she feels lucky that the turtle's holding tanks didn't fill with water or the turtles would have drown.
NH Tornado hit 11 towns
The tornado that ripped through New Hampshire on Thursday tore a 40-mile swath through 11 communities, causing a staggering amount of damage, but somehow, a low number of casualties.
California wildfires now 98% contained California wildfires now 98% contained
California fire officials say the thousands of blazes sparked by a massive lightning storm are 98 percent contained after burning for more than a month.
Scientists expose mystery behind northern lights
Scientists have exposed some of the mystery behind the northern lights. Today, NASA released findings that indicate magnetic explosions about one-third of the way to the moon cause the northern lights, or aurora borealis, to burst in spectacular shapes and colors, and dance across the sky.
Raw Footage: NYC Lightning Storm
Check out this footage of the New York City skyline being lit up by fierce lightning.
Dolly Makes Landfall, Weakens
Hurricane Dolly barreled into South Texas on Wednesday, lashing the coast with winds up to 100 mph and dumping heavy rain. On Thursday, the cleanup began. Click on the headline for full coverage of "Dolly," including our storm blog, video, photos and more.
Bear Cub Rescued from California Wildfires Bear Cub Rescued from California Wildfires
After several weeks of fighting wildfires in California and thousands of people being evacuated, an injured bear cub was the last thing firefighters expected to be saving.
Taiwan Devastated by Tropical Storm Kalmaegi
Tropical storm Kalmaegi churned along the Chinese coast Saturday, after leaving 13 dead in heavily populated Taiwan and its president scrambling to explain the island's apparent lack of preparedness in the face of the devastation.
Torrential Rains Pound Wisconsin
Torrential rains poured in parts of Chippewa county, Wisconsin where corn fields took a beating. Take a look at this video as heavy rain, high winds and hail pounded the area.
Lightning Explodes Tree
Out of the blue, a lightning bolt struck a central Florida neighborhood. Luckily, the severe summer storm only sent a bolt of lightning into an oak tree in the town of Sanford. Residents say the tree exploded from the force, sending splinters flying everywhere.
L.A. Area Cleaning Up from Mudslides L.A. Area Cleaning Up from Mudslides
More heavy rain was forecast Monday in Southern California, where crews were still clearing debris from weekend flooding and a mudslide that damaged more than 50 homes and blocked a highway.
Crews Stamp out Flames in Paradise, Calif. Blaze
Many firefighters and homeowners were able to take a collective breath Sunday morning as another town appeared to have been spared from yet another wildfire in the unprecedented California fire season.
Firefighters Renew Attack on Washington Fires
Optimistic firefighters on Saturday were hopeful of returning about 200 evacuees to their homes in Spokane Valley after a wind-whipped wildfire destroyed 13 homes on Friday.
Monsoon Storm Hammers Phoenix
Runways at Sky Harbor International Airport were closed for a brief time Thursday night after a monsoon storm dropped nearly 2 inches of rain on the downtown Phoenix area and some surrounding cities.
New Tools May Predict Earthquakes Hours Ahead Of Time New Tools May Predict Earthquakes
Scientists working at California's San Andreas Fault have detected subtle geological changes occurring hours before an earthquake that could enable them to develop an early-warning system aimed at saving lives.
A Look Back: Northeast Tornado Outbreak
The date was July 10, 1989; a massive tornado outbreak tore through the Northeast. It's an area that rarely sees any tornadoes. The devastating event had a major impact on some big population areas. Click on the headline to learn more about the storms.
Prince Williams on Hurricane Disaster Exercise
Just a week after intercepting a boat smuggling millions of dollars of cocaine, Prince William was helicoptered onto the volcanic island of Montserrat to help locals acting the part of victims of a category five storm.
Raw Footage: Hawaii Volcano Spewing Lava
Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano is once again demonstrating its awesome power. For days now, red hot lava has been pouring out of the volcano and speeding down toward the ocean.
Tornado Victims get lots of Volunteer Help Tornado Victims get lots of Volunteer Help
Scores of volunteers Tuesday helped tornado-damaged communities in northern North Dakota clear away debris from a storm that destroyed six homes and seriously injured one man.
NASA Sets Date for Final Shuttle Mission
NASA has tentatively set the final space shuttle mission for May 31, 2010, four months before the shuttle fleet retires. NASA has 10 missions remaining for the shuttle fleet, which President Bush ordered to retire by Sept. 30, 2010.
Fatal Sinkhole in Minnesota
A 25-year-old woman has died after a vehicle she was in fell into a washed out section of a county road west of Austin. Two weeks ago, a rural Albert Lea man was killed when his vehicle became submerged in water when the road section washed away.
California to Allow Fireworks despite Wildfires
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is discouraging folks living in the state of California from buying and lighting off fireworks over the 4th of July holiday, in an effort to prevent more wildfires. Click on the headline to comment on the plan.
Black Bear Rescued from Gulf of Mexico Black Bear Rescued from Gulf of Mexico
A Florida black bear is back on dry land, after an unplanned swim in the Gulf of Mexico. The 375 pound black bear was found roaming around a neighborhood near Tallahassee, FL.
Extreme Drought Declared in Some Parts of Southeast
State officials have upgraded the drought status of five South Carolina counties, saying their water shortages are the most severe possible.
Omaha Blackout
Tens of thousands of people remained without power Saturday, and utility officials predicted it will take a week to restore electricity to everyone. Friday's storm was one of the worst the Omaha Public Power District has dealt with, CEO Gary Gates said.
Wildfires Devastate CA Businesses
Every summer thousands of tourists travel to this rugged stretch of California coast whose soaring mountain cliffs and sweeping ocean views have inspired writers from Henry Miller to Jack Kerouac. But many of the rustic inns, restaurants and art galleries that dot the coastal highway here are nearly deserted this week as hundreds of firefighters battle a massive wildfire that is threatening the community of Big Sur and its tourist-dependent businesses.
Ohio Interstate Under Water Ohio Interstate Under Water
Flooding has closed Interstate 70 east of Columbus, following more rain overnight coming on top of several inches that fell Wednesday night and Thursday morning
Hurricane Audrey's Mark in History
As one of the most catastrophic hurricanes ever recorded in U.S. history, Hurricane Audrey was responsible for massive destruction and substantial fatalities throughout Texas and Louisiana. For years, it made its mark in history as the only category four hurricane to hit land in June.
Levee Breaks N. of St. Louis
A corner of an earthen levee broke Friday, releasing Mississippi River waters that officials predicted will "ultimately inundate" part of a Lincoln County town.
10 Things to Keep in Your Fireproof Safe
The threat of fire isn't unique to California. In fact, the US Fire Administration estimates that fires nationwide caused more than $11 billion in property damage last year. But although 91% of Americans agree it's important to prepare for a disaster, only slightly more than half have taken steps to do so.
Wildfire Threatens Hundreds of Homes Wildfire Threatens Hundreds of Homes
A lightning-sparked wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest that already burned 16 homes was moving closer Thursday to the scenic community of Big Sur, where it threatened 500 houses.
Lightning Strikes Cause Death and Economic Devastation
With all the advanced technology that allows meteorologists to predict storms, the threat of lightning continues to strike in unpredictable ways. This mysterious danger kills people and livestock, destroys man-made structures, and devastates the economy.
Hydrologist Believes No Flood Danger for Lower Mississippi
The Lower Mississippi -- which begins at Cairo, Ill., -- is much deeper and wider than the river's upper stretches through Illinois, Iowa and Missouri where flooding has caused at least 24 deaths and millions of dollars in damage.
Wildfires Spread Across California's Wine Country
Forty percent of California's wildfires have come under control by Monday. Hundreds of fires have spread throughout the state, leaving
Rise of Mississippi River Approaches End End of Mississippi River Rise Near in Sight
While water levels are still well above the banks of the upper Mississippi River, residents of both flooded towns can see an ending: The river is cresting.
Flooding strands 100-plus barges on Mississippi
The flooding in the Midwest has brought freight traffic on the upper Mississippi to a standstill, stranding more than 100 barges loaded with grain, cement, scrap metal, fertilizer and other products while shippers wait for the water to drop on the Big Muddy.
Preparing for a Wildfire
Know what the risk of a wildfire in your area is? There are many things you can do now to reduce the risk of a wildfire damaging your home. Click on the headline for some advice on where to begin.
Wildfire Burns Homes along N. California Coast
A fast-moving fire erupted Friday along the Northern California coast, burning homes, forcing hundreds of residents to flee and backing up traffic for miles on a scenic highway. Click on the headline for a slideshow of photos. Advice: Preparing for a Wildfire | What to Do When One Approaches You |
President Visits Midwest Flood Victims President Visits Midwest Flood Victims
President Bush, surveying the aftermath of devastating floods during a lightning-quick tour of the Midwest on Thursday, assured residents and rescuers alike that he is listening to their concerns and understands their exhaustion.
Midwest Flood Victims feel misled by Feds
Amid the disastrous flooding across Iowa, Illinois and Missouri -- some policymakers are demanding the government come up with more accurate, up-to-date flood-risk assessments.
Missouri Town's Levee Gives Way
A massive levee breach forces more evacuations, this time in Winfield, Missouri. The breach happened late Wednesday night just east of Winfield, sending water flowing toward the city's secondary levee. Click on the headline to watch a report from the scene.
River Rises above 30 ft. in Quincy
Volunteers up and down the river in Illinois and Missouri joined sandbagging operations early Thursday in the frantic effort to contain the Mississippi as forecasters predicted near-record crests from Quincy, Ill., to Winfield, Mo.
Checkpoints Create Frustration Among Flood Victims Checkpoints Create Frustration Among Flood Victims
Police twice caught a man in his flood-damaged home before the property had been cleared by city inspectors. Officers pulled one man out of his pickup after he tried to run a checkpoint.
Levee Breaks in Illinois
Floodwaters breached two levees in western Illinois on Wednesday and threatened more Mississippi River towns in Missouri after inundating much of Iowa for the past week.
Government says 27 Midwest levees could overflow
The rising Mississippi River forced the closure of one bridge between Iowa and Illinois and the partial shutdown of another Tuesday as residents of the two states and other parts of the Midwest stacked sandbags to prepare for more flooding.
Des Moines Levee Breach Threatens Neighborhood
A levee ruptured early Saturday allowed the Des Moines River to pour into an area near downtown, and a mandatory evacuation was ordered for 270 homes, authorities said. Click on the headline for new photos from the area.
Shuttle Discovery returns to Earth Shuttle Discovery streaks toward Earth
Shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven streaked toward Earth on Saturday to cap a successful expansion job at the international space station, more spacious and robust thanks to a new billion-dollar science lab.
6 dead, 8 missing in Japan's 7.2 Quake
A magnitude-7.2 earthquake ripped across mountains and rice fields in northern Japan on Saturday, killing at least six people as it sheared off hillsides, jolted buildings and shook nuclear power plants. At least eight people were missing.
Mild Weather helps N. California Firefighting
At least 50 homes were destroyed and thousands of residents evacuated the Butte County town of Paradise, about 90 miles north of Sacramento, to escape the blaze that contributed to at least one death.
Sandbags hold in Cedar Falls; Evacuations in Suburbs
Residents were ordered to evacuate low-lying sections of towns along the overflowing Cedar River on Wednesday, and communities along the Mississippi River were warned that new rainfall would boost their expected flood crests.
Families, Troops Mourn Boy Scouts killed in Tornado Tornado hits Boy Scout camp
First came the shock, then the grief. As dozens of people injured in a tornado at an Iowa Boy Scout camp recovered, families and friends tried to make sense of the deaths of four teenage Scouts who had gone to the elite camp to learn how to be leaders Click on the headline for photos, video from the scene.
Kansas tornadoes kill 2, damage University
Residents of this central Kansas town were sorting through debris and their frightening memories of a deadly tornado while areas to the east endured another round of spring storms. Click on the headline for a slideshow of the damage.
RAW Video: Inside a Tornado
A film crew working on an upcoming TV show about storm chasing found themselves inside of a twister Wednesday evening. Click on the headline to watch the video of their experience.
8 die as violent weather tears across Midwest
Large swaths of three Midwest states were declared disaster areas as days of vicious storms and flooding forced rescuers into boats and residents to flee flooded communities. The death toll stood at eight and more rain was forecast Monday Click on the headline for photos of the flooding.
Large tornado tears through Chicago suburbs Tornado hits Chicago suburbs
A large tornado has damaged homes, toppled power lines and overturned semitrailers across Chicago's southern suburbs. Click here for a slideshow of the tornado and pictures of the damage.
East Coast Heat Wave
In many parts of the country this has been the hottest day of the year so far. Across the southeast temperatures are topping out close to 100 degrees and in some places could break the century mark over the next few days. Heat Advice: Protect Yourself from the Heat
Snow Falls over Parts of Oregon
Unusually cold temperatures for Oregon and Southwest Washington this time of year brought fresh snow to the Cascades on Friday and a record cold temperature to Portland on Friday.
North Carolina deals with Wildfire, Heat
A wildfire that has burned 30,000 acres in eastern North Carolina may smolder for months as it burns decayed vegetation that makes up the soil in the area, North Carolina Forest Service spokesman Bill Swartley said Saturday. Click on the headline for RAW Video of the fire.

Magnitude 5.3 Aftershock hits China 5.3 Aftershock Quake hits China
The U.S. Geological Survey says a 5.3 magnitude aftershock has shaken China's quake-battered Sichuan province. The aftershock on Thursday came amid concerns over rising water levels in a lake formed by landslides from the massive May 12 temblor.
More China Evacuations
Chinese officials rushed Tuesday to evacuate another 80,000 people in the path of potential floodwaters building up behind a quake-spawned dam as soldiers carved a channel to try to drain away the threat.
Weather cooperates in California wildfire fight
Firefighters took advantage of cooler temperatures and calmer winds as they continued to fight a persistent wildfire in the Santa Cruz Mountains that has chewed through acres of centuries-old redwoods, destroyed at least 20 homes and displaced hundreds of people.
Powerful aftershock hits China; 1 killed, 260 hurt
One of the most powerful aftershocks to hit quake-ravaged central China killed one person, left dozens more injured and leveled homes Sunday, as soldiers carrying explosives hiked to a blocked-off river to alleviate the threat of floods.
Large tornado Captured on Camera Large tornado Captured on Camera
A large tornado skipped through several northern Colorado towns on Thursday, destroying dozens of homes, flipping tractor-trailers and freight rail cars, and killing at least one person. Click on the headline to watch RAW Video of the massive storm.
Florida Everglades wildfire under control
South Florida's smoky skies cleared slightly despite a wildfire in Everglades National Park. Officials advised people with breathing problems to stay indoors.
California braces for wildfire season
Fire officials are bracing for what is forecast to be a severe fire season in Southern California as waist-high green growth dries to a crispy brown.
Rural communities hit harder by tornadoes
SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas' death toll from violent storms this year has reached 24 with Friday's bout of...