Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1794, The Battle of Trippstadt between French forces and those of Prussia and Austria begins. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1951, Rob Bishop, American educator and politician was born. In 1970, Leslie Groves, American general and engineer (born 1896) passed away. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1985, The Live Aid benefit concert takes place in London and Philadelphia, as well as other venues such as Moscow and Sydney. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Severe storms down trees and flood several streets in Philadelphia

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July 12, 2026

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The storms came through Saturday downing trees and power lines, flooding several streets, and even causing at least one building to collapse, throwing bricks and debris into the street, crushing cars and blocking trolley tracks. Photo credit: WPVI-TV/6ABC Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

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Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms

Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through. The storms, called microbursts, passed through Saturday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, flooding a handful of streets and causing structural damage. A building that collapsed in a West []...Click to read more

ABC7 New York

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· Jul 7, 2026

Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey

Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey

India Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 8, 2026

Life returns to streets around damaged NYC high-rise. Here is what comes next

The streets around a midtown Manhattan high-rise where structural damage forced evacuations are gradually returning to life.

WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville

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· Jul 13, 2026

Flash Flooding Triggers Mudslides, Rescues and Major Property Damage in Del Rio

DEL RIO, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT - Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall Saturday morning caused widespread flooding, mudslides and property damage ...

The Independent

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· Jul 12, 2026

Philadelphia declares emergency after series of microburst storms sweep through city

The microbursts in Philadelphia were part of a broader pattern of extreme weather that impacted the U.S. this weekend, encompassing heatwaves, widespread flooding, and wildfires

Arab Times Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

Philadelphia area digs out from damage left by severe series of microburst storms

PHILADELPHIA, July 13, (AP): Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, shor...

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community

The destruction is enormous. More than 20 houses were affected, and many families have been displaced. The post Rainstorm destroys over 20 houses, farmlands in Plateau community appeared first on Vanguard News.

Canada's National Observer

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· Jul 7, 2026

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

'Far as the eye can see': Saskatchewan communities cleaning up after floods

The Watchers

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· Jul 4, 2026

Nearly one million lose power as severe storms sweep Midwest, Northeast and Ontario

Severe thunderstorms driven by extreme heat and abundant moisture swept across the Midwest and Northeast on Friday and Saturday, July 3 and 4, 2026 toppling trees, damaging power infrastructure and disrupting holiday travel across one of the busiest weekends of the year. Utility crews continued restoration efforts after hundreds of thousands of customers lost electricity across multiple states and parts of Ontario. Source

Associated Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

Philadelphia area digs out after a series of severe microburst storms

The storms came through Saturday downing trees and power lines, flooding several streets, and even causing at least one building to collapse, throwing bricks and debris into the street, crushing cars and blocking trolley tracks. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

Twitchy

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· Jul 7, 2026

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

Midtown Manhattan Skyscraper on Verge of Collapse --> Huge Emergency Response, Evacuations Underway

CBC News

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· Jun 20, 2026

Storm system over Montreal leads to flooding, street closures and power outages

A storm system over Montreal has led to flooded streets and flooded basements in the West Island.

CityNews Montreal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain

A West Island resident described the scene as chaos. Two days after heavy rainfall flooded streets and homes in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, cleanup was still underway on Monday. READ: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall Furniture and household belongings damaged by stormwater could be seen lining the streets of Pierrefonds. Environment Canada [] The post Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

The Suburban

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· Jul 1, 2026

flooding damage

On Fieldstone in DDO.

KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette

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· Jul 6, 2026

Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville

Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville

BusinessWorld Online

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· Jul 9, 2026

Flashfloods sweep through Bangsamoro municipalities

COTABATO CITY — Rampaging floods, spawned by recurring heavy rains since Wednesday afternoon, swept through more than 30 barangays in low-lying areas in the adjoining Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur provinces in the Bangsamoro region. Both provinces are close to the 220,000-hectare Ligawasan Delta, a catch basin for large rivers that spring from []

Latestly.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region

Residents were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. The warnings were issued after thunderstorms produced intense rainfall across portions of central Virginia, with forecasters cautioning that localized flash flooding could develop quickly in areas receiving repeated downpours.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jun 30, 2026

When rains fall, our humanity should rise

The devastating floods that followed yesterday's torrential downpour across parts of Accra have once again laid bare the fragility of our capital city in the face of extreme weather. Lives have been lost, homes and businesses destroyed, vehicles stranded in hours-long gridlock, and countless families are now left to pick up the pieces of what was once their livelihood.

Boston.com

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· Jun 23, 2026

Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars

Torrential rains impacted roadways in areas like Fall River earlier Tuesday. The post Heavy rains flood some South Coast roads, trapping cars appeared first on Boston.com.

UrduPoint

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· Jul 12, 2026

Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency

Severe thunderstorms hit Philadelphia, prompting state of emergency

Vermont Daily Chronicle

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· Jul 10, 2026

VT Headlines: Street flooding in Barre, Lyndon leads to road closures

Burlington man recovers after beaver attack while swimming in Lake George; Tree damage in Northeast Kingdom; U.S. Route 5 closed in Windsor County due to downed wires; Burlington man charged with excessive speeding, eluding police The post VT Headlines: Street flooding in Barre, Lyndon leads to road closures first appeared on Vermont Daily Chronicle. The post VT Headlines: Street flooding in Barre, Lyndon leads to road closures appeared first on Vermont Daily Chronicle.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih

KUALA LANGAT: Banjir yang melanda Kampung Rancangan Tanah Belia (RTB) Bukit Changgang di sini sejak semalam akibat ban Sungai Langat pecah mulai surut. Malah, jalan-jalan utama di kawasan berkenaan sudah pun kembali boleh dilalui kenderaan-kenderaan kecil dan motosikal. Penolong Pengarah Operasi Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM) Selangor, Ashrul Riezal Asbar berkata, laporan pemantauan bomba ... Read more The post Banjir Bukit Changgang semakin pulih appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Yen.com.gh

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· Jun 29, 2026

Accra floods: Fire service announces new death toll as rescue operation continues

Devastating floods in Greater Accra have claimed nine lives, with rescue operations underway as communities grapple with severe inundation and infrastructure failure

NDTV

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· Jul 6, 2026

Video: People Use Rope To Pull Patient's Car From Floodwaters In Maharashtra

For the past four days, relentless torrential rains have caused widespread devastation across the state. Mumbai, Thane, Pune, and the Konkan region have borne the brunt of the downpour, severely...

BNO News

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· Jul 11, 2026

All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri

A building collapsed into floodwaters at a campground in southeast Missouri, where officials initially said 10 to 17 people fell into the water. Everyone involved in the collapse was rescued, and five campers who were separately reported missing were also found safe. The collapse happened Friday at Bearcat Getaway Campground near Lesterville in Reynolds County, [] The post All rescued after building collapses into floodwaters in Missouri appeared first on BNO News.

India TV News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Mumbai Rains LIVE: 8 people injured in Santacruz, waterlogging in many areas, IMD predicts more rains

Heavy rains contonued to lash Mumbai on Friday, inundating low-lying areas, slowing road and rail traffic and showing little sign of easing, with the IMD forecasting more rainfall through the day. Several areas logged more than 200 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The relentless deluge also caused widespread waterlogging, crippled major traffic corridors, and resulted in two tragic fatalities linked directly to civic infrastructure failures. Heavy rain led to waterlogging in prime areas such as Dadar, Parel, Hindmata, Charkop, Worli, Goregaon and Andheri, causing inconvenience to commuters and slowing vehicular traffic.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 6, 2026

Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat

THE BREAKDOWN: An escalating flash flood threat puts nearly 60 million people across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and southern New England on high alert through Monday night. Following intense weekend storms that left the ground completely saturated, NOAA’s Weather Prediction Center has upgraded flood risks for major metro areas along the I-95 corridor, including New York [] Northeast Braces For Impact: 60 Million In Crosshairs Of Flash Flood Threat

The New Zealand Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears

Medical Daily

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· Jul 7, 2026

Flooding Rain Triggered a New Jersey Store Roof Collapse and Left Drivers Stranded in Rising Water

Heat wave broke Monday with flooding across NYC, Philadelphia, and NJ. A BJ's roof collapsed in Ocean Township. Two people briefly trapped. Flash flood warnings active now.

KLIF – 570AM – Dallas

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· Jul 13, 2026

Abbott Activates Rescue Teams, Black Hawk Helicopters Ahead Of Texas Flood Threat

Floodwater covers a roadway during heavy rain. Texas officials activated emergency resources ahead of possible severe weather and flash flooding. | Nm...

Free Press

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· Jun 24, 2026

Can You Hear the Warning Siren?

Many news reports are out now reminding all of us about the tragedies wrought by flash floods in the Texas Hill Country a year ago that hit youth camps and other communities with terrible death and damage. A report on the precautions at Camp Mystic, where more than 25 children were lost, indicated that there were no real emergency plans, inadequate to nonexistent communications systems for coordination and response, and no real evacuation plan.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue

Scores of residents have been displaced and several properties destroyed following a devastating flood that swept through Odoba Ogaje community in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, after a heavy rainfall on the night of June 21, 2026. The flood, which residents believe was worsened by drainage challenges associated with the ongoing dualization [] Scores displaced as flood ravages Otukpa community in Benue

WRAL News

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ask the Meteorologist: How insured are North Carolinians for inland flooding?

Inland flooding is common when it comes to tropical systems. How does North Carolina stack up in terms of flood insurance?

Reuters

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· Jul 7, 2026

LIVE: Scene after columns in NYC high-rise buckle

A view of the scene in Manhattan after a high-rise building under construction was evacuated after two of ‌its columns buckled. #nyc #newyorkcity #building #evacuation #emergency #usa #construction Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/

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