These floods are part of a broader pattern of widespread, deadly flash flooding across the country during the first half of July 2025, with continued risks expected in the coming days.

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Note: Persistent heavy rainfall, saturated ground, and the effects of recent storms have contributed to the severity of these fatal floods.

The most at-risk areas include southeastern New Jersey, large portions of Delaware, and central and eastern Virginia. The region is especially vulnerable because of saturated ground from previous storms, particularly in Virginia.

5.) Mid-Atlantic and Northeast U.S.

Where: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia

When: July 8–10, 2025 (ongoing)

Details: Multiple flash flood watches and warnings are in effect due to persistent heavy rainfall from a stalled cold front.

4.) Chicago, Illinois

Where: City of Chicago

When: July 8–9, 2025

Details: Significant localized flash flooding hit the city after intense storms dropped several inches of rain in hours, overwhelming drainage systems and causing road closures, property damage, and major disruptions.

The New Mexico disaster was worsened by burn scars from 2024 wildfires, which led to rapid runoff and mudflows.

3.) New Mexico

Where: Village of Ruidoso, south-central New Mexico

When: July 8, 2025

Details: Flash flooding from monsoon rains caused the Rio Ruidoso to rise 20 feet in just 30 minutes. At least 3 people, including 2 children, lost their lives.

2.) North Carolina

Where: Central North Carolina incl. the Chapel Hill area

When: July 6, 2025

Details: Flash floods struck after intense rainfall, with homes submerged & at least 5 deaths reported. The flooding was rapid, overwhelming local infrastructure & causing significant property damage.

At least 119 deaths have been reported, with more than 170 people missing. Hundreds of rescues were performed, and both state and federal disaster declarations have been made. The event was intensified by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry.

1.) Texas

Where: Central Texas Hill Country, including Kerr County (Kerrville, Hunt, Ingram, Comfort, Mason, Lake Travis area)

When: July 4–7, 2025

Details: Catastrophic flash flooding occurred after 5–11 inches of rain fell rapidly, causing the Guadalupe River to overflow.

To be entrusted with a cup means I have something to pour into others, and room to be filled when I’m in need.

The measure of a life isn’t in the level of the liquid—it’s in the reverence for the cup.

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🐛Jennimar 💫Rosario 🦋

The world may focus on the contents, but I focus on the fact that I’m still standing, still holding, still capable.

Some will argue over optimism and pessimism, but I choose to stand in grounded awareness.

It's about perspective.
It’s about gratitude.

So my answer is simple:
I’m thankful I have a cup.

Because to have a vessel—any vessel at all—is to have the ability to carry, to receive, to give, and to grow.