NOAA: Flooding possible in the Great Plains
Northern North Dakota has the greatest risk of major flooding this spring.
Weather
Government says 2016 was the warmest on record
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA declared 2016 the hottest year on record.
NOAA seeks applicants for marine sanctuaries councils
The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is seeking advisory council applicants.
VIDEO: Flooding continues in North Carolina
The historic flooding that Hurricane Matthew brought to North Carolina is far from over.
NOAA debuts new flood-forecasting tool
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its partners developed a new forecasting tool.
NOAA: July was hottest month on record
NOAA said July marked the hottest month for the Earth since record keeping began 137 years ago.
VIDEO: ‘Cajun Navy’ rescues flooded Louisiana residents
Chris Macaluso’s boat was part of the fleet that came to their rescue.
VIDEO: Boaters pitch in on Louisiana flood rescues
There have been a lot of water rescues because many people have bass boats.
VIDEO: Water levels still rising in Louisiana flooding
More than 20,000 people were rescued after massive floods in Louisiana.
Marco Rubio tours South Florida algae bloom damage
The senator urged President Obama on Thursday to approve Gov. Rick Scott’s request for a federal emergency declaration.
NOAA extends Gulf of Mexico red snapper season
NOAA Fisheries extended the nine-day red snapper season for private anglers in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico by two days.
VIDEO: Texas lake now overflowing after drought
After facing a nearly 50-year low during a drought in 2013, Lake Travis in central Texas has been closed to recreational boating because it is too full.
NOAA reports 12-month string of warming temperatures
April 2016 showed record warmth, rounding out a full year of record-breaking monthly temperatures for the Earth.
McMurdo signs five-year deal with NOAA
The contract has a ceiling value of $8.2 million over five years, with about $1.6 million expected for 2016.
Study sees sea-level rise of six feet
A new study published in the journal Nature said sea levels could rise six feet or more if nothing is done to reduce carbon emissions.
Report details effects of rising ocean acidity
Rising levels of acidity in the ocean and growing areas of low-oxygen waters are a “double whammy” threat to fishing industries.
IMBC 2016: Marina owners urged to prepare for higher tides
FORT LAUDERDALE — “Today’s extreme tides are tomorrow’s daily tides,” Pam Rubinoff warned at a seminar Thursday at the International Marina & Boatyard Conference.
VIDEO: Flooding washes away boats in Missouri
Flood waters washed away more than 100 boats and RVs from a St. Louis-area storage facility.
What’s an ill wind for some may be a zephyr for others
NOAA scientists think El Niño’s impact on boating will vary from region to region, but they can’t be sure about that.
High water levels stifle boaters in Kentucky
The unusually high water makes for unsafe conditions for boating, canoeing, kayaking and swimming on the state’s lakes and rivers.
NOAA study says bait-and-tackle shops boost economy
Independent marine recreational bait and tackle retail stores provide a big boost to the U.S. economy, a NOAA study recently found.
High water levels close boat ramps on Illinois River
If only the Illinois Valley could share its water with drought-stricken California.
Hodgdon Yachts sets 24-hour trans-At record
Hodgdon Yachts said its 100-foot supermaxi Comanche set a monohull 24-hour distance record.