Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 People During Deadly Texas Flooding
In the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being hailed as a hero after saving the lives of 165 individuals. Scott Ruskan, a petty officer and rescue swimmer from Oxford Township in Warren County, played a key role in one of the largest emergency airlift operations during this disaster, marking his first-ever rescue mission. The catastrophic weather event unfolded after relentless rains inundated Central Texas, causi
Coast Guard Swimmer Saves 165 People During Deadly Texas Flooding
In the wake of devastating floods in Central Texas, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from New Jersey is being hailed as a hero after saving the lives of 165 individuals. Scott Ruskan, a petty officer and rescue swimmer from Oxford Township in Warren County, played a key role in one of the largest emergency airlift operations during this disaster, marking his first-ever rescue mission. The catastrophic weather event unfolded after relentless rains inundated Central Texas, causi
Texas Flash Flooding: 24 Dead, Summer Campers Missing in Guadalupe River Disaster
A devastating flash flood struck Texas Hill Country, particularly the Guadalupe River area, resulting in at least 24 confirmed deaths and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp still missing. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall totaling 12 inches, surged through Kerr County, flooding homes, campgrounds, and roads with little to no warning. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, reaching 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overwhelming the area in less than two hours, a
Texas Flash Flooding: 24 Dead, Summer Campers Missing in Guadalupe River Disaster
A devastating flash flood struck Texas Hill Country, particularly the Guadalupe River area, resulting in at least 24 confirmed deaths and leaving more than 20 girls from a summer camp still missing. The flood, caused by heavy rainfall totaling 12 inches, surged through Kerr County, flooding homes, campgrounds, and roads with little to no warning. The Guadalupe River rose rapidly, reaching 26 feet in just 45 minutes, overwhelming the area in less than two hours, a
Severe Flooding Hits I-35 in Dallas After Heavy Rainfall
Torrential rain brought chaos to North Texas late Tuesday night as heavy downpours led to dangerous flash flooding on key roadways, including a major stretch of I-35 East in Dallas. Vehicles were stranded in deep water just before midnight, with eyewitnesses reporting floodwaters reaching up to car windows in some areas. The heavy rainfall hit the region swiftly, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings for Dallas County and neighbo
Severe Flooding Hits I-35 in Dallas After Heavy Rainfall
Torrential rain brought chaos to North Texas late Tuesday night as heavy downpours led to dangerous flash flooding on key roadways, including a major stretch of I-35 East in Dallas. Vehicles were stranded in deep water just before midnight, with eyewitnesses reporting floodwaters reaching up to car windows in some areas. The heavy rainfall hit the region swiftly, prompting the National Weather Service to issue flash flood warnings for Dallas County and neighbo
Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record
Assam's Silchar city recorded its highest-ever rainfall in a single day on June 1, 2025, receiving a massive 415.8 mm of rain in just 24 hours. This breaks a 132-year-old record of 290.3 mm set back in 1893, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The deluge was part of a broader weather pattern affecting the entire northeast, driven by cyclonic circulations and a low-level trough extending from East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pra
Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record
Assam's Silchar city recorded its highest-ever rainfall in a single day on June 1, 2025, receiving a massive 415.8 mm of rain in just 24 hours. This breaks a 132-year-old record of 290.3 mm set back in 1893, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The deluge was part of a broader weather pattern affecting the entire northeast, driven by cyclonic circulations and a low-level trough extending from East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pra
Austin Fire Rescues in Floods, 700+ Storm Calls Logged
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) was inundated with emergencies following a powerful storm that swept through the region on Wednesday. From rescuing people trapped in floodwaters to handling over 700 storm-related calls, AFD crews were on high alert as neighborhoods like Shoal Creek faced the brunt of the storm. As intense rain, gusty winds, and hail pounded the area, multiple swift water rescues were initiated across the city. Among the most serious incidents was a tragic rescue at
Austin Fire Rescues in Floods, 700+ Storm Calls Logged
The Austin Fire Department (AFD) was inundated with emergencies following a powerful storm that swept through the region on Wednesday. From rescuing people trapped in floodwaters to handling over 700 storm-related calls, AFD crews were on high alert as neighborhoods like Shoal Creek faced the brunt of the storm. As intense rain, gusty winds, and hail pounded the area, multiple swift water rescues were initiated across the city. Among the most serious incidents was a tragic rescue at
Stormy Weather in Houston May Last Through Friday
Thunderstorms sweeping across the Houston area are expected to persist until at least Friday, bringing multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, hail, and potential flooding. The slow-moving weather system has already delivered up to 3–4 inches of rain in some parts of the region between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Harris County Flood Warning System. Meteorologist Hayley Adams with the National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston office noted that while a brief paus
Stormy Weather in Houston May Last Through Friday
Thunderstorms sweeping across the Houston area are expected to persist until at least Friday, bringing multiple rounds of heavy rainfall, hail, and potential flooding. The slow-moving weather system has already delivered up to 3–4 inches of rain in some parts of the region between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the Harris County Flood Warning System. Meteorologist Hayley Adams with the National Weather Service’s Houston/Galveston office noted that while a brief paus
Flash Flood Season Nears Peak in Central Texas: What to Expect
As Central Texas braces for another round of early May storms, experts warn that the region’s most dangerous weather is yet to come. While May is traditionally known as the peak of severe weather season bringing thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes flash flood season officially reaches its height in June, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS). Between 1996 and 2020, South Central Texas reported 498 flash flood incidents in May, 506 in June, and 430 in July. T
Flash Flood Season Nears Peak in Central Texas: What to Expect
As Central Texas braces for another round of early May storms, experts warn that the region’s most dangerous weather is yet to come. While May is traditionally known as the peak of severe weather season bringing thunderstorms, hail, and tornadoes flash flood season officially reaches its height in June, according to data from the National Weather Service (NWS). Between 1996 and 2020, South Central Texas reported 498 flash flood incidents in May, 506 in June, and 430 in July. T









