The Oregon Department of Emergency Management on Monday activated the State Emergency Coordination Center to level three in response to widespread flooding in western Oregon that has led to one death.

More than 100 million people in the U.S. will be in the path of an intense March storm starting Friday as the sprawling multi-day system threatens fires, blizzards, tornadoes, and flooding as it ...

Though the heavy rain associated with such storms can help alleviate drought, it also causes concern for flooding and mudslides. The storms are also known for their strong, damaging winds.