Woman holding onto stop sign rescued during flooding in Arizona
A construction crew spotted the 42-year-old woman in a running wash in Golden Valley. “[She was] holding onto a sign post in rushing water up to her waist,” the department said.
A construction crew spotted the 42-year-old woman in a running wash in Golden Valley. “[She was] holding onto a sign post in rushing water up to her waist,” the department said.
5 disasters that are more likely to impact you than winning the lottery
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark.
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark.
St. Louis flooding: 1 dead as historic rainfall triggers flood emergency
It's the wettest day in St. Louis history as a line of steady thunderstorms dropped 8-10 inches of rain across the area early Tuesday morning, swelling rivers and creeks and stranding drivers across several roads in the region.
It's the wettest day in St. Louis history as a line of steady thunderstorms dropped 8-10 inches of rain across the area early Tuesday morning, swelling rivers and creeks and stranding drivers across several roads in the region.
What you should do if your property is damaged by lightning
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Florida is the lightning capital of the U.S. and annually sees more damage claims than any other state.
Watch a wind turbine disintegrate in Texas after a lightning strike
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
"We’re not equipped to handle that kind of fire. Nobody in the area really is to speak of."
Falling trees kill 2 babies in Alabama, 1 girl in Maine
A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.
A 3-month-old and 11-month died after a tree crashed into their Alabama home. Officials said a 9-year-old girl was killed by a falling tree in Maine.
Delivering heat: UPS workers plan rallies after a series of heat-related incidents
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
UPS drivers say many trucks don’t have air conditioning.
NASA imagery shows Lake Mead water levels lowest in more than 80 years
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Lake Mead is estimated to be at just 27% of capacity.
Coast-to-'toast': Sweltering heat baking 100 million Americans from the West to Northeast
Millions of people are under heat alerts in 26 states.
Millions of people are under heat alerts in 26 states.
UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.
Potentially deadly, record-breaking heat continues to bake the central US
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
Heat is continuing to bake the central United States on Tuesday, with many areas seeing temperatures above 100 degrees once again.
Watch: Heavy rains, flash flooding wreak havoc across New Jersey and New York
Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday.
Cars were submerged in floodwater in northern New Jersey and New York City subway stations turned into impromptu waterfalls after heavy rain drenched the area Monday.
Reports: Heat melts runway at UK’s largest air force base; residents cover windows with foil
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Temps at or near 100 degrees are forecast across a large swath of Britain
Watch: Colossal waves crash over 2-story condo in Hawaii as Hurricane Darby remnants pass
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
A massive wave sparked from hurricane remnants crashed into -- and over a two-story condo building in Hawaii as parts of the Big Island dealt with heavy surf over the weekend.
Have a chill weekend, avoid the Houston heat with these cooling centers
The City of Houston announced its heat emergency plan would be activated after the National Weather Service announced the heat index will reach 108.
The City of Houston announced its heat emergency plan would be activated after the National Weather Service announced the heat index will reach 108.
Dramatic photos show tree burning from inside after lightning strike in Ohio
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
Photos of the tree in a rural Ohio town showed glowing, red-hot flames spiraling up the trunk, while the outer branches appeared green and seemingly unaffected.
How researchers are working to protect buildings from tornados, hurricanes
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
A team of researchers in Lubbock, Texas is working to make buildings and shelters stronger for hurricanes and tornados.
With 81% of state under drought, several Southeast Texas counties impose burn bans
This week, 81.18% of Texas is experiencing at least moderate drought, 43.83% in category Extreme or above.
This week, 81.18% of Texas is experiencing at least moderate drought, 43.83% in category Extreme or above.
Lake Mead: Drought-stricken reservoir near Vegas hits new lowest level since 1930s
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
The water level of Lake Mead, which was created in the 1930s with the completion of the Hoover Dam, continues to fall. It has dropped 180 feet since 1983.
Conserve water: City of Houston enters Stage 1 of drought contingency plan
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.
With a significant drop in annual rainfall amounts and above-average daily temperatures, Houstonians are now being asked to conserve water.