Viral video of eye-level ship highlights New Orleans' persisting flood risk
A TikTok video showing a ship towering over a New Orleans street has gone viral, reigniting debate about the city’s below-sea-level geography as the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaches.
Winter weather forecast 2025-26: When will snow fall in DC?
The Old Farmer's Almanac says a milder and drier winter is ahead with most snow falling around the holidays and the later months.
Governor Wes Moore appeals federal flood aid denial for western Maryland
Governor Wes Moore is renewing efforts to secure federal disaster aid for Allegany and Garrett Counties following the devastating spring floods that submerged parts of Western Maryland earlier this year.
Hurricane Erin moves closer to US
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensified last week, going from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane with winds of 160 mph in a matter of hours.
These beaches are closed to swimmers in the DC area as Hurricane Erin approaches
Several beaches in the Northeast have closed to swimmers for the week as Hurricane Eric begins to travel closer to the U.S.
Hurricane Erin rapidly intensifies into dangerous Category 4 storm, unleashing 160 mph winds in its path
Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, rapidly intensified Friday night, with the storm now reaching Category 5 strength with sustained winds of 160 mph.
Tropical Storm Erin forecasted to become a major hurricane. Will it hit the DC area?
Tropical Storm Erin is now the fifth named storm in the Atlantic this season as it formed on Monday off the western coast of Africa.
Tropical Storm Erin could become a major hurricane: Will it impact the Northeast?
Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become the first major hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, but does it pose any threat to the Northeast?
Southeast Wisconsin historic flooding, recovery and cleanup underway
Southeast Wisconsin saw historic and dangerous flooding this past weekend (Aug. 9-10). Catastrophic flooding has impacted Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and other surrounding communities.
Southeast Wisconsin severe flooding, officials provide update
Flooding is impacting several counties in southeast Wisconsin on Sunday morning.
NOAA's 2025 Atlantic hurricane season prediction updated as peak nears
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, and the statistical peak occurs on Sept. 10.
Watch out: Flood-damaged cars may hit the market after DMV's wet summer
All of that flash flooding we’ve seen this summer isn’t just dangerous for people—it’s potentially harmful for cars too.
Experts confirm longest-ever lightning flash: Here's where
The massive lightning flash was captured several years ago, covering a record-setting distance to earn the distinction as the world’s longest.
Candlelight vigil held for Maryland boy who drowned in flash flood
A grieving community gathered this weekend to honor 13-year-old Mason Kearns, who died after being pulled into a storm drain during last week’s flash flooding.
Maryland community mourns loss of 13-year-old swept into storm drain by floodwaters
A Maryland community is heartbroken after a 13-year-old boy got swept into a storm drain during flash flooding and died. FOX 5’s Sydney Persing is at the apartment complex where it happened .
Firefighters rescue 6, including two children, during flash flooding Thursday
Firefighters in Bethesda on Thursday rescued a woman and two children who got caught in flash flooding, as well as three others.
13-year-old Maryland boy dies after being swept into storm drain amid severe weather
As severe weather gripped the D.C. region, tragedy struck in Mt. Airy Thursday night. A 13-year-old boy died after being swept into a storm drain.
Severe storms cause damage across DMV
Another round of severe storms blew through the D.C. region on Thursday, bringing down trees and power lines, and causing severe flooding.
Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team returns from Texas
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) called on a group of northern Virginia search and rescue members for help in Texas.
North Carolina gamer shocked by lightning while livestreaming
The chances of being struck by lightning in any given year is 1 in 1.43 million, according to the National Lightning Safety Council.