Official
Severe weather
United States of America
On 17 April 2026, according to media reports regarding flooding in the northern United States, persistent rainfall and accelerated snowmelt triggered a flooding emergency, particularly affecting Michigan, Wisconsin, and the Great Lakes region. The situation has led to evacuations and damage to critical infrastructure, as reported by authorities. A state of emergency was declared across dozens of counties, activating state and federal resources in response to one of the most significant recent hydrological crises in the Great Lakes region. The report is available from: Michigan Government and Infobae
Unofficial
Severe weather
Haiti/ Dominican Republic
On 16 April 2026, according to media reports regarding intense rainfall affecting the island of Hispaniola over the past 10 days, heavy rains and flooding have resulted in 19 deaths and displaced thousands of people since last week, based on updated figures released by official sources and the Red Cross. Of the total deaths, seven were reported in the Dominican Republic, while the Haitian Civil Protection authorities reported 12 deaths across several departments in Haiti. The report is available from: La 1ere
Colombia
On 17 April 2026, according to media reports regarding heavy rainfall over the preceding 48 hours in Cundinamarca Department, severe emergencies were reported, particularly in Sumapaz Province, where more than 100 families were affected across homes, commercial establishments, and crops. The report is available from: Caracol