Half the U.S underwater the other is on Fire

[Littlejoe]

Foot of rain swamps parts of Gulf Coast
'Roads and areas flooded that I've never seen flooded before,' says one rescuer ..


Flash flood emergencies have been declared for parts of the Gulf Coast region as thunderstorms with extremely heavy rainfall have dumped up to 18 inches of rain in less than 24 hours.

In addition, Gulf Coast beaches away from the worst flooding are bracing for the risk of dangerous rip currents throughout the weekend.

The first flash flood emergency was declared by the National Weather Service for southern Mobile County, Ala., late Saturday morning.

Radar estimates indicate 12 to 18 inches of rain have fallen near Tillmans Corner, just southwest of Mobile. Reports indicate several water rescues have taken place in this area since late Saturday morning.

Foot of rain swamps parts of Gulf Coast - Weather - The Weather Channel - msnbc.com

Heavy rains flood homes, jail in Fla. Panhandle - CBS News



Wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico forcing evacuations, destroying structures



Firefighters in Colorado and New Mexico are battling wildfires that are moving fast through parched forests, forcing scores of evacuations and destroying or damaging numerous structures.

A blaze in northern Colorado was first reported Saturday morning and had grown to about 8,000 acres by mid-evening, while a fire in southern New Mexico's Lincoln National Forest was considered minor until expanding Friday and Saturday to 10,000 acres.

Both fires have damaged property and forced numerous evacuations, but officials haven't yet released specific figures on the numbers who fled.




Larimer County Sheriff's Office spokesman John Schulz said the fire expanded rapidly during the late afternoon and evening and by Saturday night, residents living along several roads in the region had been ordered to evacuate and many more were warned that they might have to flee. An evacuation center has been set up at a Laporte middle school

Read more: Wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico forcing evacuations, destroying structures | Fox News


Massive Colo., N.M. wildfires to worsen - CBS News

[Chris]

I think we got about 13 inches where I am. It flooded the street and we even had people floating down the street in pool floats.

[anath]

Oh my plants, flowers and trees love all this rain. My backyard is so lush and beautiful...it's a mini tropical paradise. As for me, I've got cabin fever from being cooped up We haven't had any major flooding here.

[Carl]

Oh my plants, flowers and trees love all this rain. My backyard is so lush and beautiful...it's a mini tropical paradise. As for me, I've got cabin fever from being cooped up We haven't had any major flooding here.

Yes but some of us don't want water lilies or cypress trees!