Nebraska Professor Awarded Grant to Study Rain’s Impact on Snow Melt and Flooding University of Nebraska professor Tirthankar Roy has been awarded a five-year grant to lead what he describes as the most comprehensive study to date on how rain falling on snow can trigger catastrophic flooding. “The work that we are doing is to understand sort of the characteristics of rain-on-snow events, specifically looking into their flood-generating potential,” Roy told Nebraska TV. […] Brains Martin Kuprianowicz | August 5, 2025 0 Comments
Severe Floods Wash Away Home and Kill Father and 2 Children in New Mexico Ski Town 1 Year Post Devastating Wildfires View this post on Instagram A post shared by Downshift Brewing Co. | Family Owned NM Craft Brewery (@downshiftbrewingco) Severe flash flooding ripped through the southern New Mexico mountain town of Ruidoso this week, killing three people, destroying homes, and once again testing a community already battered by last year’s deadly wildfires. A middle-aged man and two children, ages 7 […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | July 10, 2025 0 Comments
Massive Landslide Destroys Ski Slope at Foppolo/Carona Brembo Ski Area in Italy A massive landslide struck the ski slopes of the Foppolo/Carona (Brembo Ski) ski area in Italy in the early afternoon of May 31, prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. The landslide occurred on the slope leading downhill from Montebello towards the Cross-Valgussera Pass, causing significant damage and raising safety concerns. Thankfully, nobody was killed or injured. Related: Australia’s Worst […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 3, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Houses Washed Away by Historic Glacial Flooding in Juneau, AK Record-breaking glacial flooding in Juneau, Alaska’s state capital, has led to a state of emergency after waters from the Mendenhall River caused unprecedented damage, destroying at least two buildings and prompting urgent evacuations. The surge occurred Saturday after a significant glacial dam outburst from Suicide Basin, a compartment of the 3,000-year-old Mendenhall Glacier, located roughly 12 miles north of Alaska’s […] Steven Agar | August 7, 2023 0 Comments
[VIDEO] 4″ Hailstones Batter Northern Italy Resulting in Rivers of Ice Flooding Streets This is the massive hail flow generated by the violent thunderstorms in the Milan area this morning (July 21, 2023). These are the streets of Seregno: an authentic ice river [read more (IT): https://t.co/WkaMRMgMlI]pic.twitter.com/WnfLfmGp3H — Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) July 21, 2023 Footage shared on social media on Friday showed a river of icy water flooding the streets of Seregno in Lombardy […] SnowBrains | July 23, 2023 0 Comments
Historic Flooding in Vermont Damages Ski Areas and Towns, More Rain in the Forecast After the disastrous flooding in almost the entire state of Vermont only a few days ago, more heavy rain is in the forecast. The flooding destroyed homes, businesses, infrastructure, and almost everything at the ground level. However, with the soil already soaked from the excessive rain, more flooding is likely towards the end of this week. From Thursday until Sunday, Vermont […] Ian McIsaac | July 13, 2023 0 Comments
Catastrophic Rain Event Causes Major Damage Across Vermont “It’s Irene all over again.” NOAA reports that Northern Vermont has gotten just under 7 inches of rain over just a few days. Bridges, roads, vehicles, and houses have been washed out as rivers have been overflowing. The state is practically fractured in two as most east-west links through the spine of the Green Mountains are closed. View this post […] Spencer McLaughlin | July 12, 2023 0 Comments
Raging Waters Due to Snowmelt Cause Several Drowning Deaths in California Spring in the mountains is an absolutely beautiful time. The days are long, the flowers are blossoming, and the heavy snowmelt causes amazing waterfalls and rivers to rage with force. It may seem like a dip in the water is a refreshing way to cool off, however, warnings have been issued highly discouraging doing so. Unfortunately, several bodies of water have […] John Cunningham | May 30, 2023 0 Comments
NASA Satellite Chronicles the Return of Tulare Lake, CA As the Sierra Nevada snowpack melts after one of the deepest seasons in recorded history, Tulare Lake quickly returns to life after the most recent Western Mega Drought had left it empty for years. Seen in the images captured by NASA’s Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) on their Aqua Satellite, the lake has expanded at a rate of nearly 3,000 […] Industry News Tate Sundberg | May 23, 2023 0 Comments
After Record-Breaking Winter, Flood Watch Issued for Lake Tahoe, CA After over 700 inches of snow accumulation in the past six months, it appears ‘the big melt’ is finally about to take place. Residents of the Sierra Nevada region in California have been hit with a barrage of storms that will be remembered for years to come, leaving a nearly unprecedented amount of snow on the ground as spring weather begins […] Matt Scribner | April 27, 2023 0 Comments
State of Emergency Declared Across Utah Due to Destructive Flooding Update 4/19/23: Governor Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Tuesday, April 18th, due to flooding and dangerous conditions across the state. If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. On April 14th, we reported in the article below that Salt Lake County was under a state of emergency. That has now been taken to the state level. Throughout the […] Industry News Luke Guilford | April 20, 2023 0 Comments
1,000-Year Rain Event Causes Historic Flooding and Closes Death Valley National Park, CA | “Nearly a Year’s Worth of Rain Falling in Three Hours” Death Valley National Park was forced to close last week because of historic flooding brought about by “unprecedented” amounts of rainfall, according to the National Park Service. Flash flooding was prevalent and all roads in and out of the park including the visitor center were abruptly closed. Approximately 1,000 people were stranded in the park, according to park officials. No […] Martin Kuprianowicz | August 8, 2022 0 Comments
Yellowstone Flood Recovery Update: 93% of Roadways, 88% of Backcountry Will Be Open July 13 Yellowstone National Park flood recovery: 93% of roadways, 88% of backcountry will be open July 13; Slough Creek will reopen to limited overnight backcountry use July 13; Bicycles allowed on limited portions of the North (Gardiner) and Northeast (Cooke City/Silver Gate) Entrance roads in addition to hiking and fishing access It’s critical that visitors traveling to the park in the […] SnowBrains | July 13, 2022 0 Comments
NASA: The Catastrophic Flooding of Yellowstone National Park This year has been historic for Yellowstone National Park in more ways than one. Founded in 1872, America’s first national park is celebrating its 150th anniversary. It also experienced historic flooding, with rivers cresting at heights not seen in 100 years. Related: Yellowstone National Park’s South Loop Will Reopen to the Public on June 22 In the second week of […] SnowBrains | June 23, 2022 0 Comments
Yellowstone National Park’s South Loop Will Reopen to the Public on June 22 Visitors traveling to the park in the coming weeks must stay informed about the new interim visitor entry system At 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, Yellowstone National Park will begin allowing visitors to access the south loop of the park. The south loop is accessed from the East (Cody), West (West Yellowstone), and South (Grand Teton/Jackson) entrances. Accessible areas include Madison, Old […] SnowBrains | June 20, 2022 0 Comments
Big Repairs Needed on Montana’s Beartooth Highway (Home to Beartooth Basin Ski Area) After Severe Flooding Damages Roadway Yellowstone wasn’t the only one that got it bad this week with all the flooding. Montana’s Beartooth Highway (US-212) was severely damaged after intense rainfall and flooding earlier this week and will require “extensive resources to repair,” a Montana Department of Transportation official said Thursday. Related: Northern Portion of Yellowstone National Park Likely to Remain Closed for “Substantial Length of […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 17, 2022 0 Comments
[PHOTOS & VIDEOS] Yellowstone National Park Closed and Evacuated Due to Substantial Flooding, Rockslides, and Mudslides [arve url="https://youtu.be/uzm5Be286zc"] SnowBrains | June 14, 2022 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
NASA: Record-Breaking Rainfall Leads to Severe Flooding in the Pacific Northwest Torrential rain in the Pacific Northwest spurred deadly floods and mudslides that have damaged infrastructure and isolated communities in Canada and the United States. Much of the rain fell from November 13-15, 2021, the product of a potent atmospheric river that took aim at the region and added more moisture to already saturated soils. Related: NOAA Satellite Captures Rare, Cloud-Free […] WeatherBrains | November 19, 2021 0 Comments
Flash Floods: Everything You Need to Know About The #1 Weather-Related Killer in the United States This article’s text was originally shared on weather.gov Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the United States. Several factors contribute to flash flooding. The two key elements are rainfall intensity and duration. Intensity is the rate of rainfall, and duration is how long the rain lasts. Topography, soil conditions, and ground cover also play an important role. Flash […] Brains WeatherBrains | May 14, 2021 0 Comments
NOAA: Excessive Rainfall and Rapid Snowmelt Bringing Christmas Flood Concern to the East Coast Christmas Eve is shaping up to be mild, wet, & windy along the East Coast. With deep snowpack present from the central Appalachians to the interior Northeast, the combination of excessive rainfall & rapid snowmelt makes flooding a concern in these areas into Christmas morning. Weather WeatherBrains | December 22, 2020 0 Comments
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