» Diversion Discussion: FEMA, corps 100-year flood d..
Sunday 05/20/12 04:45 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
FARGO - At what Red River level is a 100-year flood in Fargo-Moorhead? Scientifically speaking, the answer depends on the source of information: the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

» 2011 Missouri River Flood: A Look Back
Friday 05/18/12 19:29 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
It's not often you can use words like "epic," "unprecedented" and "uncharted" and realize they may be understatements. They only begin to describe the devastation brought on by historic flood waters that

» Flood Insurance Program Still in Limbo
Friday 05/18/12 18:05 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The long-running struggle to figure out the future of a federal program that provides insurance to homeowners in flood-prone areas is continuing, apparently without any end in sight.

» Interest in Collier flood maps, insurance requirem..
Friday 05/18/12 10:30 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The 2012 Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) flood zone maps went into effect Wednesday for insurance purposes for all areas, including unincorporated Collier County, Immokalee and the cities of Naples, Marc

» Sensors detect flood defence risk
Friday 05/18/12 05:28 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
New technology which can detect possible failure in flood defence embankments is tested in Lincolnshire.

» Coastal S.C. under tropical storm watch
Sunday 05/20/12 05:38 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A large swath of coastal South Carolina is under a tropical storm watch due to Alberto, the first named tropical storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season.

» Tropical storm watch issued for parts of S.C. coas..
Sunday 05/20/12 05:17 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Raleigh, N.C.— Forecasters late Saturday issued a tropical storm watch for parts of the South Carolina coast after the first tropical storm of the 2012 hurricane season formed in the Atlantic.

» Tropical storm watch issued for parts of SC coast
Sunday 05/20/12 04:57 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
May 19, 2012, This NOAA satellite image shows tropical storm Alberto 140 miles east of Charleston, S.C. AP

» Weather alert: Tropical storm warning issued for S..
Sunday 05/20/12 00:34 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Nearly two weeks before the official start of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning today for the area of Cape Fear, S.C., as a disturbance hovered offshore in the Atlantic Ocean. H..

» Waratahs fail to weather the Storm
Saturday 05/19/12 23:49 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
NSW Waratahs look to be out of contention for the Super Rugby playoffs following a 19-13 loss to the ladder-leading Stormers in Cape Town.

» Earthquake shakes northern Italy
Sunday 05/20/12 04:56 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
At least three persons killed and reports of "structural collapses" following 5.9-magnitude quake near city of Bologna.

» Earthquake strikes in Italy near Bologna
Sunday 05/20/12 04:48 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
ROME—THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

» Fatal 6.0 earthquake hits Italy
Sunday 05/20/12 04:12 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
At 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck just north of Bologna, Italy, on Sunday, causing at least three deaths and collapsing historic structures.

» Earthquake strikes near Bologna in Italy
Sunday 05/20/12 03:25 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A strong earthquake has rocked a large swathe of northern Italy early this morning, causing at least three deaths and collapsing rural factories and ancient bell towers in towns.

» 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes near Bologna, Ita..
Sunday 05/20/12 02:44 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
(Reuters) - A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Bologna, Italy, on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

» For troops on Siachen Glacier, the elements are th..
Sunday 05/20/12 04:38 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Veterans of the India-Pakistan conflict on Siachen Glacier in Kashmir do not tell stories of battle, but of battling subzero temperatures, the wind and the altitude. RAWALPINDI, Pakistan — Icy wind whipped Lt. Nauman Ahmed's face as he plod..

» Bridge plan would ease avalanche delays
Thursday 05/17/12 17:59 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
YAKIMA — Every winter, frustrated drivers add hours to their trips across the state when Interstate 90 over Snoqualmie Pass is closed for avalanche control. But a newly approved plan that continues major construction on the pass should help..

» Family Sues Over Avalanche Death Inbounds At Winte..
Saturday 05/12/12 18:52 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A family says the Winter Park Ski Area needs to pay after a deadly avalanche. They've filed a lawsuit after a man died in a rare inbounds snow slide earlier this year.

» Family Sues Over Inbounds Avalanche Death At Winte..
Saturday 05/12/12 18:52 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A family says the Winter Park Ski Area needs to pay after a deadly avalanche. They've filed a lawsuit after a man died in a rare inbounds snow slide earlier this year.

» North Cascades Highway reopens after winter closur..
Thursday 05/10/12 16:58 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The state Transportation Department reopened the North Cascades Highway at noon Thursday after seven weeks of blowing and bulldozing snow and avalanche debris off the roadway.

» Tornado spotted in Kingman County
Saturday 05/19/12 23:08 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Wichita’s National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for central Kingman County unt ...

» KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports -Events sch..
Saturday 05/19/12 20:51 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Minneapolis officials plan to plant a tree in the yard of a woman whose husband died in the 2011 tornado to mark the first anniversary.

» Weather Talk: Every home and business should hav..
Saturday 05/19/12 04:47 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A recent study by a Mississippi State University sociologist found that about 10 percent of people are very anxious about severe thunderstorms and tornadoes and react to any weather warning by taking shelter immediately.

» BREAKING: Manatee County tornado warning cancele..
Thursday 05/17/12 01:38 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado warning that was issued earlier Wednesday

» Do you take a tornado warning seriously?
Wednesday 05/16/12 21:19 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Four times this week, the National Weather Service in Wilmington, NC issued tornado warnings for Horry County or the surrounding area, based solely on radar detection with no actual tornadoes touching down.

» Cool weather aids in fight against Colo. wildfir..
Sunday 05/20/12 04:32 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Lower temperatures and higher humidity Saturday were helping crews assigned to a wildfire that has scorched 12 square miles in northern Colorado, one of several burning across the West.

» Preparation key for wildfire safety in Salt Lake..
Sunday 05/20/12 04:01 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A drier-than-normal wet season could mean a hotter-than-normal wildfire season in Utah this year.

» Lower temperatures, higher humidity help crews a..
Saturday 05/19/12 16:54 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Lower temperatures and higher humidity Saturday were helping crews assigned to a wildfire that has scorched 12 square miles in northern Colorado, one of several burning across the West. ...

» Wildfire in Remote NV Range Burns 27 Square Mile..
Saturday 05/19/12 16:14 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
A wildfire burning more than 27 square miles in a remote northern Nevada mountain range was threatening prime habitat for sage grouse and mule deer, fire officials said.

» Feds say Colorado wildfire started on camp stove
Saturday 05/19/12 06:06 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a blaze fueled by warm, dry weather in northern Colorado that federal officials say started with a camp stove.

» Death toll rises to 57 in NW China storms - Chin..
Saturday 05/19/12 03:16 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Death toll rises to 57 in NW China storms China.org.cn The storms and ensuing flash floods iand landslides affected 358000 people in Minxian of Gansu Province in May, forcing the evacuation of about 30000 local residents. The government of..

» Charcoal Burners and Loggers Deface Kijabe - All..
Thursday 05/17/12 17:15 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Charcoal Burners and Loggers Deface Kijabe AllAfrica.com At the same time, the mudslides that have rocked the forest are threatening the future of a railway line passing through the area which may be left bare. He said: "There has been eno..

» Landslide closes lane on Columbia Parkway - FOX1..
Tuesday 05/08/12 20:28 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Landslide closes lane on Columbia Parkway FOX19 CINCINNATI (FOX19) -- CINCINNATI (FOX19) - The westbound curb lane of Columbia Parkway closed between Martin Drive and the Third St./Fort Washington Way exit ramp due to mudslides and debris ..

» Mudslides Kill Two in Mt Elgon - AllAfrica.com
Sunday 05/06/12 06:26 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Mudslides Kill Two in Mt Elgon AllAfrica.com By Nicholas Wamalwa, 4 May 2012 Two people have been killed and property worth thousands of shillings destroyed by mudslides in three Mount Elgon villages caused by heavy rain. Councillors Job K..

» Large mudslide appears on Sleeping Beauty - Quee..
Tuesday 05/01/12 22:16 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Large mudslide appears on Sleeping Beauty Queen Charlotte Islands Observer The quake measured 4.1 and was located just off the west coast of Graham Island; it was felt by some islanders. There is a chance the shaking could have triggered t..

» May 18, 1980: The eruption of Mount St. Helens
Friday 05/18/12 13:51 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
October 1792 the crew of the “ H.M.S. Discovery “, surveying the western coasts of the American continent, spotted a mountain and named it after the British diplomat Alleyne FitzHerbert, 1st Baron St. Helens (1753-1839). The true origin of ..

» Where the Ash from Iceland Volcano's Eruption We..
Wednesday 05/16/12 13:48 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The huge eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull volcano in spring 2010 spewed fine aerosol particles, sulfur-rich gases and ash, causing massive air travel disruptions across Europe. Researchers studying those emissions are now shedding lig..

» Scientists 'read' ash from the Icelandic volcano..
Saturday 05/12/12 21:29 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
In May 2010, the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull reached the Iberian Peninsula and brought airports to a halt all over Europe. At the time, scientists followed its paths using satellites, laser detectors, sun photomete..

» Scientists 'read' the ash from the Icelandic vol..
Friday 05/11/12 20:55 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
( FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology ) In May 2010, the ash cloud from the Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull reached the Iberian Peninsula and brought airports to a halt all over Europe. At the time, scientists followed ..

» Incidents Volcano eruption in Mexico
Thursday 05/10/12 10:25 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The white-capped volcano that looms over Mexico City emitted a terrifying low-pitched roar Friday and spewed roiling towers of ash and steam as it vented the pressure built up by a massive chamber of magma beneath its slopes.

» Pacific NW Tsunami Buoys Out Of Service
Saturday 05/19/12 06:03 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
One quarter, or 12 of 39, of U.S.-operated tsunami warning buoys in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are out of service. That includes the two tsunami detection buoys directly off the Pacific Northwest coast. The warning system has some redu..

» Chile: 6.2-magnitude earthquake hits the country..
Friday 05/18/12 23:19 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
The South American country's naval oceanographic service has said there is no chance of a tsunami following the quake, which struck at 10 p.m. local time. read more

» Earthquake rocks Chile
Friday 05/18/12 14:49 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck off Chile's southern coast, but the authorities say it wasn't felt on land and discounted the possibility of a tsunami.

» Japan tsunami debris: Toxicity main U.S. concern
Friday 05/18/12 14:19 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Radioactivity from ton-and-a-half of debris floating toward U.S. shores not a big worry, says expert

» Earthquake hits eastern Japan, no tsunami warnin..
Friday 05/18/12 08:29 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
TOKYO (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8 hit eastern Japan on Friday, shaking buildings in the capital Tokyo. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, and no tsunami warnings were issued. On March 11..

» Can We Handle a Flesh Eating Bacteria Outbreak? ..
Sunday 05/20/12 00:23 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Can We Handle a Flesh Eating Bacteria Outbreak? Politic365 For this reason, the public health system's ability to contain a flesh eating bacteria epidemic or similar outbreak remains questionable in the minds of many. The discovery of ..

» Today is World AIDS Vaccine Day - Delco News Net..
Friday 05/18/12 13:01 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
UNAIDS Today is World AIDS Vaccine Day Delco News Network Clinton challenged the world to set new goals and develop an AIDS vaccine within the next decade. The first World AIDS Vaccine Day was observed on May 18, 1998 to commemorate the an..

» Latino Parents With Autistic Children Face Major..
Thursday 05/17/12 23:48 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Bell Gardens Sun Latino Parents With Autistic Children Face Major Hurdles Bell Gardens Sun Autism, a term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders, is being called a pandemic by public health officials. According t..

» Truvada And At-Home Test Join Fight Against HIV ..
Thursday 05/17/12 18:26 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
Truvada And At-Home Test Join Fight Against HIV NPR People are thinking of it as one of the first really big, new , important tools to reduce the spread of the AIDS virus in the 30 years that the AIDS pandemic has been going on. Right now,..

» 'Barcoding' viruses could help detect mutated st..
Monday 05/14/12 19:35 GMT minus 5 hours is U.S. Eastern Time
'Barcoding' viruses could help detect mutated strains CNET ... resulting in seasonal epidemics and even global pandemics. The H1N1 virus of 2009 -- a new type of influenza A virus -- caused the first influenza pandemic in more than..