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Heavy flooding in a road in the village of Abu Ghosh, outside Jerusalem, January 13, 2026. (Oren Ben Hakoon/Flash90)
July 5, 2026, 9:50 pm
El Niño could bring deadly floods, vicious winds, huge hailstones to Israel
Israel Meteorological Service presents three scenarios to help authorities prepare for events that are ‘low probability’ but would have ‘severe potential impact’
By Sue Surkes
Screen capture from video of emergency services retrieving the body of a man who was swept away by a flash flood, December 30, 2025. (X)
December 30, 2025, 11:43 am
Man swept away by flash flood found dead
Tamer Alzagarneh, 21, from Bedouin town of Hura, was seen being carried off Monday near Hebron; body recovered 25 kilometers away, close to Beersheba
By ToI Staff
A bus is stopped as a tree collapses onto a road due to heavy winds and rain in Jerusalem, December 29, 2025. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
December 29, 2025, 12:57 pm
Man seriously injured as balcony collapses in storm; heavy rain, high winds pummel Israel
Tel Aviv building damaged as 70-year-old taken to hospital; lanes closed on Route 4, several southern roads shut; fallen tree crushes car in Herzliya, driver narrowly avoids injury
By ToI Staff
FILE: Authorities block Route90 in the Negev Desert, after it was flooded due to heavy rains, May 4, 2025. (David Cohen/Flash90)
December 6, 2025, 5:57 pm
Police close all roads in and out of Eilat as flooding intensifies
Several highways closed as storms batter Arava and Negev desert regions, effectively cutting off southern resort city from the rest of Israel; airbase damaged by the harsh weather
By ToI Staff
A United Hatzalah volunteer rescues stranded travelers from a flooded road in Beit Shemesh, November 25, 2025. (Screenshot/United Hatzalah)
November 25, 2025, 12:57 pm
Extreme weather causes flooding, road closures and damage across Israel
Multiple people rescued by emergency workers after becoming trapped in vehicles on flooded roads, as new record for rainfall set
By ToI Staff
A search and rescue team looks for people along the Guadalupe River near a damaged building at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, on July 7, 2025, following severe flash flooding that occurred during the July 4 holiday weekend. (RONALDO SCHEMIDT / AFP)
July 8, 2025, 9:04 pm
US Jewish camps express grief, condolences after flooding disaster at Camp Mystic in Texas
Calling camp a ‘sacred space,’ Jews grieve in solidarity with those affected by the floods that have claimed the lives of nearly 100, including dozens of children and counselors
By Grace Gilson
People climb over debris on a bridge atop the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
July 7, 2025, 10:28 am
Death toll in Texas flash floods rises to 82, sheriff says 10 campers still missing
At least 28 children among dead after flash flood ripped through summer camp; Texas health officials say toll certain to rise as rescue teams continue search for missing girls
By JIM VERTUNO and John Seewer
A sheriff's deputy pauses while combing through the banks of the Guadalupe River near Camp Mystic after a flash flood swept through the area, in Hunt, Texas, July 5, 2025. (Julio Cortez/AP)
July 6, 2025, 9:31 am
Toll in Texas floods rises to at least 51 amid desperate search for missing campers
Rescuers use helicopters, boats and drones to look for victims and help people stranded by flash floods that inundated popular vacation area, with more rains threatening region
By JIM VERTUNO, JULIO CORTEZ and John Seewer
Onlookers survey damage along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
July 5, 2025, 1:55 pm
Texas flood kills 24; frantic searches for more than 20 missing girls at summer camp
Kerr County official says no warning system in place for residents; hundreds rescued but many more still missing as sudden deluge washes away homes, riverside camp
By HANNAH FINGERHUT and JIM VERTUNO
Tourists visit the site of al-Khazneh (Arabic for treasury), in the ruins of the ancient Nabatean city of Petra in southern Jordan on September 28, 2022. (Photo by Daniel SLIM / AFP)
May 4, 2025, 11:37 pm
Jordan evacuates some 1,800 tourists from Petra after flooding hits
Video shows travelers gathering at iconic tomb amid flash floods in desert, as similar rainstorms in southern Israel force road closures; no casualties reported
By AFP
People wait on the blocked Highway 90 in the Negev Desert, after it was flooded due to heavy rains on May 4, 2025. (David Cohen/Flash90)
May 4, 2025, 6:44 pm
Heavy rains flood parts of southern Israel, leading to closures on major roads
Entrance to Eilat shut as routes 12, 40, 90 and 204 closed; public urged to avoid affected areas, as desert communities receive year’s worth of rainfall in one day
By ToI Staff
Lightning illuminates the sky near Rehovot, December 30, 2024. (Yossi Aloni/Flash90)
December 31, 2024, 1:34 pm
Police shut flooded roads as winter storm blows into central and southern Israel
Traffic blocked on Route 90 near Dead Sea, some highway lanes closed near Tel Aviv amid surging flash floods; major storm system forecast to taper off later Tuesday
By Joshua Davidovich
A woman is rescued from her flooded vehicle in Hadera amid heavy winter rains, December 28, 2024. (Fire and Rescue Service)
December 28, 2024, 2:04 pm
Rescue services urge caution as heavy rainfall causes floods in northern Israel
Woman freed from deluged car in Hadera, apparently homeless man found unconscious in Tel Aviv thought to have suffered hypothermia; Hermon sees first major snow of season
By ToI Staff
Floodwaters seen in Zichron Yaakov on November 19, 2024. (screen capture: Telegram)
November 19, 2024, 7:19 pm
Record-breaking rains swamp northern coast, with more showers on the way
High school in Ma’agan Michael closes early after drainage fails, flooding area with knee-high water; nearly 200mm of rain recorded in Zichron Yaacov over just 4 hours
By ToI Staff
Traffic makes its way through flood waters along the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, Friday, September 29, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Robert Bumsted)
September 30, 2023, 10:32 pm
New York City begins to dry out after record rainfall, intense flooding
Gov. Kathy Hochul says 28 people rescued from ‘raging water’ by first responders in Hudson Valley and Long Island
By Jake Offenhartz, Jennifer Peltz and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN
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