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Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a severe weather state of emergency in 14 counties as severe flooding continues throughout the state.

Approximately 300 people were rescued via helicopter after being advised to shelter in place overnight from a mudslide trapping people in their vehicles.

Authorities announced flood watches along the Oregon coast and cautioned that areas burned in wildfires last summer could see dangerous mudslides.

Skip Campbell waded into waist-high water in order to rescue the tiny kitten from drowning.

Parts of New York and New Jersey saw flash floods as 5 inches of rain fell in a single day.

Heavy rainfall and strong winds are continuing to rip through the east coast into Wednesday.

A storm is expected to hit Southern California Monday after record-breaking rainfall in Northern California.

Extreme wet weather in the wake of a "bomb cyclone" has forced a Californian city to declare a state of emergency.

After floating through the streets in a cooking pot borrowed from a local temple, the couple was able to begin the ceremony on their muhurtham.

Scientists found that if greenhouse emissions are not limited areas with rich vegetation could become barren, and some coastal regions could disappear altogether.

Throughout 2021, the area has experienced an increase in torrential rainfall, flooding, and landslides.

"We can see the atmosphere of customers enjoying the experience of eating in the water. So a crisis has turned into an opportunity," the restaurant owner said.

Alabama residents uploaded videos of floodwaters and their effects as authorities said a child, an 18-year-old, and two adults died as a result of flooding.

Police and the National Weather Service are warning that trying to pass through rising waters in vehicles is potentially life-threatening.

"It was more amazing that she was able to get them both out because there is no access ladder out there," said Anthony Schmidtberg.

"You never know, particularly with the way the world is acting right now, when that flood is going to occur in your neighborhood," a FEMA spokesperson said.

Though Nicholas has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, it has caused massive damage along the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Nicholas is set to batter Texas with hurricane-speed winds and flash flooding.

Many of the surviving rats are reportedly seeking safer ground inside people's homes and in city parks.

A Ewing Police Department officer stayed with the woman for over 20 minutes before they were rescued.

At least 10 people residing in illegal basement apartments died last week when New York City was hit with record rains and flash flooding.

"Without his help, I don't think she would've gotten out of the car," Darby Bauer, the couple's son, said.

The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee met to discuss funding for projects addressing climate change as natural disasters continue to plague the U.S.

"They had a total disregard for their own safety, and we're very lucky they were able to hold on the way they did," said Hopewell Township Police Director Bob Karmazin.

New York residents took to social media to document the historic weather event.

"As if doing too little is the responsible, adult thing to do?" the progressive congresswoman asked.

Road cleanup continues after the northeast was slammed by Tropical Storm Ida. The storm led to flash floods, power outages and road closures.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized anyone ordering deliveries, saying that: "If it's too dangerous for you, it's too dangerous for them."

Subways and apartments throughout the city's five boroughs were flooded by the massive storm that hit Wednesday night into early Thursday.

Storm Ida, which is now classified as a tropical depression, has caused severe flooding and devastation in several states over the last few days.