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State now offers flood aid to Jefferson County


State now offers flood aid to Jefferson County

WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) – Jefferson County will finally receive federal aid following recent flooding. A few weeks ago, residents of Jefferson County saw their backyards turn into ponds. Basements also flooded with water. Water heaters and other items were damaged or destroyed. State Rep. Scott Gray (R. – 116th District) received several calls from residents […]

Cody Blehr begins work as Nobles County’s new deputy engineer – The Globe


Cody Blehr begins work as Nobles County’s new deputy engineer – The Globe

WORTHINGTON – When Cody Blehr started his new job as Nobles County’s deputy engineer in early July, he almost immediately got to work repairing flood damage. Blehr is a native of the Alexandria area and comes to Nobles County with several years of professional experience at an engineering firm. “We’ve obviously been dealing with (flood […]

Community feedback needed to improve Doughty Creek in Holmes County


Community feedback needed to improve Doughty Creek in Holmes County

HOLMES CO., Ohio – Two county agencies want to improve Doughty Creek. Due to severe storms, flooding has become a major problem in the region in recent months. “We had a huge storm that washed away a large portion of the embankment,” said Chris Young, Holmes County engineer. “Now the water is almost on the […]

Flood damage on Long Island: Several roads in Suffolk County destroyed by flooding


Flood damage on Long Island: Several roads in Suffolk County destroyed by flooding

COMMACK, Suffolk County (WABC) — Residents of Commack, Long Island, are still reeling after storms flooded and destroyed the city’s streets. A state of emergency is in effect in Suffolk County because severe flooding has washed away roads. The region was hit hardest by the storm and Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, where a shopping center with […]

First day of school affected by flooding in Horry County


First day of school affected by flooding in Horry County

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Although Monday was the first day of school for many in Horry County, it started out differently than they expected. “I was nervous for days, not knowing how we were going to get to the bus. I wasn’t sure how we were going to get him out of the neighborhood […]

Drought overcome in much of Virginia, Shenandoah still suffers


Drought overcome in much of Virginia, Shenandoah still suffers

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) – From drought relief to flood damage to ongoing groundwater concerns, Tropical Storm Debby’s massive rains have worsened Virginia’s outlook at the tail end of a particularly hot and dry summer. The remnants of the storm have led to a general improvement in drought conditions throughout Virginia, but groundwater levels are still […]

Lake City residents are asking for help in clearing weeks-old floodwaters that are trapping neighbors in their homes


Lake City residents are asking for help in clearing weeks-old floodwaters that are trapping neighbors in their homes

LAKE CITY, Fla. (WCJB) – Lake City residents are asking county and state governments for help in dealing with floodwaters that swept into their neighborhood after Debby. On Tuesday, more than a week after the hurricane made landfall in north-central Florida, puddles about 10 feet deep formed, blocking homes along Quail Ridge Court. Two residents, […]

First weather warning day: Heavy storms likely on Tuesday


First weather warning day: Heavy storms likely on Tuesday

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) – Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day. It is the last in a series of First Alert Weather Days and likely the strongest. Timing of the storms on Tuesday Scattered showers will increase after midnight, so we’ll have a few showers on the drive Tuesday morning. There may still be […]

Bulloch County works to repair roads after Debby


Bulloch County works to repair roads after Debby

BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – As reconstruction efforts continue following Tropical Storm Debby, Bulloch County officials have been working hard to complete road repairs as quickly as possible. WTOC asked about the progress. One of the biggest challenges facing Bulloch County after the storm is repairing bridges throughout the county. We stopped at the Lotts […]

List of donation points near you


List of donation points near you

Ga. (WTOC) – Communities throughout our region are impacted by the aftermath of Tropical Storm Debby. Last week, WTOC continued to report on families and businesses affected by rising floodwaters. Communities share stories by Debby Long County family suffers from storm impact Many are just experiencing the flooding, but many are already dealing with the […]