Erbil floods kill two as rain swamps tents in Gaza
Flash flooding in Erbil killed two people after about 80 millimeters of rain swept across the Iraqi city Saturday evening, while heavy rain flooded thousands of tents sheltering displaced families in Gaza.
Past 24 Hours
Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw said a 25-year-old volunteer and a five-year-old child were killed after floodwater rushed through wide parts of the city Saturday. He said early estimates put rainfall near 80 millimeters, and floodwater damaged homes and shops in neighborhoods including the 120 Meter and 150 Meter districts. Erbil Governorate
In Gaza, heavy rain flooded thousands of tents, especially in low-lying areas, and two people were injured when a wall from a previously damaged building collapsed in the north of the strip, according to WAFA. WAFA also said about 270,000 tents are sheltering displaced families across Gaza, with more than 400,000 people in places vulnerable to flooding.
Rain in the Sharon region of central Israel sent water across roads around Kadima-Zoran. Local reports said 117 millimeters, or 4.6 inches, fell in 75 minutes near Kadima, and rescuers pulled two older adults from a submerged vehicle near the Dror Interchange.
What's Happening Now
Flooding remained a danger early Sunday in South Texas, where a Flash Flood Warning was in effect for southeastern Webb County and southwestern Duval County. The National Weather Service said radar and gauges showed 1 to 3 inches of rain had already fallen, with another 2 to 4 inches possible. Flash Flood Warning
The Peace River at Arcadia, Florida, was at 15.39 feet early Sunday, which keeps it in moderate flood. The river forecast showed the stage falling below flood stage by Thursday afternoon. Peace River at SR 70 Arcadia gauge
Outlook Through Tonight
A Flood Watch remained in effect through Sunday morning for Brooks, Jim Hogg, Starr and Zapata counties in Deep South Texas. Forecasters said downpours could bring another 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated higher totals. Flood Watch
In north-central Montana, a High Wind Warning remained in effect through 8 p.m. MST Sunday for the East Glacier Park Region, the Northern High Plains, eastern Glacier County, western Toole County and central Pondera County. Forecasters said west winds of 35 to 55 mph could gust as high as 95 mph. High Wind Warning
Tropical Storm Pena was about 520 miles south of South Point, Hawaii, at 11 p.m. HST Saturday. The National Hurricane Center said top winds were near 45 mph and that no coastal watches or warnings were in effect. Tropical Storm Pena advisory