Minnesota disaster aid authorized for 6 counties hit by floods, wildfires

Gov. Tim Walz has authorized financial relief to help six counties after flooding that began Sept. 19 and wildfires that started July 7.

More than 80 rescued after flooding devastates Georgia-Tennessee towns

Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.

Minnesota drought conditions improve following recent rain

Much of Minnesota is still technically in a drought despite recent record-breaking rain this week, but conditions have improved.

Historic flooding hits parts of FL after extreme rain
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Parts of Florida received more than 20 inches of rain in just 12 hours on Monday, leading to what the National Weather Service called historic flooding. Roads remain submerged in some areas, and flooding has forced the relocation of polling places in seven counties. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.

Flash flooding hits Florida as Southwest flooding continues
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Parts of Florida received more than 20 inches of rain in just 12 hours, triggering extreme flash flooding that stranded hundreds of vehicles. Flooding also continues in parts of Colorado and Arizona, where crews have conducted rescues and roads have been washed out. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has the latest.

Trick-or-treat weather has gotten warmer in most of the US: See the map

Climate change may be taking some of the chill out of Halloween, with October nights warming across many major U.S. cities over the past five decades.

Minnesota weather: Late October storms bring hail, funnel clouds and heavy rain
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Strong storms swept across Minnesota, producing large hail, heavy rain, gusty winds and reported funnel clouds in parts of Dakota County. Video showed storm damage and severe weather near Cannon Falls, Randolph, Hampton, New Trier and Miesville. Despite the unusual late-October storms, Minnesota has recorded just 22 confirmed tornadoes this year—barely half the average.

Minnesota weather: Storms move out of the state

Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across Minnesota Wednesday afternoon and evening. The Twin Cities metro faces a Level 2 slight risk for severe weather, including isolated tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds.

MN weather: October storms bring hail to parts of Minnesota
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FOX 9's Ian Leonard is tracking severe weather across parts of the state on Wednesday night. Strong to severe storms have dropped large hail, and brought tornado warnings to parts of Minnesota. The Twin Cities is under a Tornado Watch until 9 p.m.

Hail in Prinsburg, Minnesota
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Video from Cait Meyering shows hail pouring down in a late fall storm in Prinsburg, Minnesota. 

Tornado threat for Twin Cities on Wednesday
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FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz joins FOX Weather to discuss the tornado threat for the Twin Cities metro area Wednesday. Storms are expected to develop in Minnesota during the afternoon and evening, with tornadoes, damaging winds and hail possible. 

Rare tornadoes, record flooding hit New Mexico and Southwest
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Heavy rain is causing record flooding across parts of the Desert Southwest, where some areas have seen more than six months' worth of rain in just a few weeks. The region has also seen several rare tornadoes, including the first confirmed in Santa Fe in more than 50 years. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz reports.

Wildfires, record rainfall and snow hit parts of US
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Parts of the U.S. are seeing a wide range of extreme weather, from a fast-growing wildfire near Malibu to significant flooding in Oklahoma and fresh snow in Utah's mountains. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has a look at the severe weather across the country.

Hurricanes, tropical storms leave rising death toll and damage
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The death toll continues to rise from multiple tropical systems that have impacted the U.S. and Mexico. Hurricane Isaias has been blamed for eight deaths, while Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel have been linked to six deaths, with five people still missing. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz looks at the damage and the active tropics.

When is the first average snowfall across the Midwest?

Fall may have only just begun, but the first snowfall is likely just around the corner for many in the Midwest.