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A Florida deputy and a resident are both "lucky to be alive" after they were sucked into a drainage pipe by flood water, according to the Escambia County Sheriff. A Florida deputy and a resident are both " lucky to be alive" after they were sucked into a drainage pipe by flood water during a torrential downpour, according to Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons. Escambia County Deputy William Hollingsworth was on patrol Friday when he spotted a motorist who was stranded after getting caught in rising water, the sheriff said. "At one point, Deputy Hollingsworth exited his patrol car to approach a citizen who was trapped in these rising waters," the sheriff said. "As he approached, Deputy Hollingsworth witnessed the citizen go underwater and rushed to his aid without regard for his own safety." MORE: Hundreds of thousands without power in Oklahoma as severe thunderstorms continue throughout US The motorist and Hollingsworth were "sucked in...

One of the tornadoes touched down near Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Severe storms spawned multiple tornadoes across northern Illinois on Wednesday evening that knocked down trees, ripped off roofs and disrupted hundreds of flights in the Chicago area. There were at least five reported tornadoes in the Prairie State -- two in Cook County and one each in DuPage, Kane and McHenry counties. One of the twisters that touched down in Cook County reportedly damaged warehouses on the west side of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Damage to homes and other buildings were reported elsewhere, according to the National Weather Service. MORE: Tips on how to stay safe from a tornado More than 170 flights departing O'Hare International Airport were canceled while over 500 were delayed on Wednesday, according to the flight tracking service FlightAware. There were two other reported tornadoes in Iowa...

A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid the severe flooding in New York City, officials said. A sea lion escaped from its pool at the Central Park Zoo on Friday amid the severe flooding that's pounding New York City, officials said. "Zoo staff monitored the sea lion as she explored the area before returning to the familiar surroundings of the pool and the company of the other two sea lions," Jim Breheny, director of the Bronx Zoo and executive vice president of the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Zoos and Aquarium, said in a statement. The sea lion never beached the zoo's secondary perimeter, Breheny said. The water has since receded and the Animals are safe in their exhibit, he said. MORE: New York City faces major flooding as heavy rain inundates region The zoo is closed on Friday due to the severe weather. Flash flood warnings were issued across all five New York City boroughs on Friday as heavy rain hit the region. A sea lion ...

The New York City area is experiencing major flooding as heavy rain slams New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. New York City is facing major flooding as heavy rain slams New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Flash flood warnings were issued on Friday in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Long Island. Some of the most severe flooding is in Brooklyn, which has had more than 7 inches of rain in the past 24 hours. A woman walks through rain and flood waters in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, Sept. 29, 2023. Brendan Mcdermid/Reuters A person walks away from his vehicle after it got stuck in high water on the Prospect Expressway during heavy rain and flooding on Sept. 29, 2023 in New York City. Spencer Platt/Getty Images MORE: 3 lifesaving tactics to use if in a car during a flash flood New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy have declared states of emergency. The rainfall rate exceeded 2 inches per hour in Brookl...

The West Coast is bracing for another major storm that is expected to bring flooding rain, damaging winds and mudslides this week. After significant rainfall last week, the West Coast is bracing for another major storm that is expected to bring the threat of flooding rain, damaging winds and mudslides. A "potent atmospheric river" will start impacting Northern California on Wednesday, before moving to the central and southern coast into Thursday, the National Weather Service said. The worst of the major storm is expected to hit the West Coast Wednesday afternoon into the evening. ABC News Damaging winds gusts of at least 50 mph are forecast Wednesday as the front moves in, with gusts up to 70 mph possible near the coast. The gusty winds may down trees and cause power outages, the agency warned. The storm will bring "substantial rainfall to the San Francisco Bay Area and Central Coast on top of already saturated soils," the National Weather Service said. MORE: Sa...

One person was found dead in their vehicle in California on Sunday morning, as a winter storm brought flooding and heavy snow to the state. One person was found dead in their vehicle in California on Sunday morning, as a winter storm brought flooding and heavy snow to the state, a Sacramento Metro Fire spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. A Sacramento Metro Fire spokes person confirmed that the deceased was recovered from their flood ed vehicle in the southernmost part of Sacramento County, near the city of Elk Grove. The identity and cause of death of the deceased haven't been confirmed pending a coroner's examination, according to Sacramento Metro Fire. MORE: San Francisco sees record rain as flooding shuts down highway The National Weather Service in Sacramento issued flash flood warnings for the area, urging drivers to stay off the road. A levee break in several places caused the flood ing in the area, Sacramento Metro Fire Captain and Public Information Officer Parker Wi...