Storms and Floods

Tropical Storms - Roundup of Tropical Storms:

In the Southern Hemisphere: Tropical cyclone 11s (Freddy), located approximately 589 nm east-northeast of Port Louis, Mauritius, is tracking west-southwestward at 12 knots.

Newsbytes:

Bolivia - Weeks of severe weather including heavy rainfall and flooding have taken their toll on the Chuquisaca Department of Bolivia, where authorities say 308 communities have been affected in 21 municipalities. On 15 February 2023, heavy rain and hail caused flooding and landslides in San Lucas municipality. 2,294 families were affected 582 households were displaced. One fatality was reported. Flooding affected other parts of the department in early January this year. Three members of a family died in floods in Sopachuy on 01 January. Another person died in flooding in Yamparáez where rivers overflowed on 02 January. Flooding affected Villa Serrano municipality on 08 January 2023. Over 5,500 families were affected by flooding across La Paz, Beni and Santa Cruz Departments in Bolivia in early February. Two fatalities were reported, and dozens of homes and wide areas of crops were damaged or destroyed.

USA - At least 2 people have died after heavy rain caused flooding in several southern states in the USA from 16 February 2023. The governor of West Virginia declared a State of Emergency. Roads and homes were flooded in areas of Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky. In 24 hours to 17 February, Culloden in Putnam County recorded 4.02 inches / 102.108 mm of rain; Hamlin in Lincoln County 4.04 inches / 102.61 mm; and Pinch in Kanawha County 4.08 inches / 103.63 mm. NWS Louisville reported some areas in the north of the state recorded 4.15 inches / 105.41 mm of rain in 24 hours to 17 February. Flooding was also reported in parts of Tennessee, damaging some homes and blocking roads in Friendship, Crockett County, Murfreesboro and Lascassas in Rutherford County and Spring Hill City.