Recent · added 2026-08-01

Afghanistan Flash Floods

Flash floods in eastern Afghanistan caused by heavy rains, resulting in casualties and missing persons.

2026 · Afghanistan, Global · natural disaster

8 historical parallels

Galveston Hurricane of 1900 1900
A devastating hurricane hit Galveston, Texas, causing massive destruction and loss of life.
Black Sea Earthquake 1901
A 7.
Mount Pelée Eruption 1902
The eruption destroys Saint-Pierre and kills over 30,000 people.
Guatemala Earthquake 1902
A 7.
La Soufrière Eruption 1902
The eruption devastates Saint Vincent, killing 2,000 people.
Heppner Flash Flood Disaster 1903
A flash flood in Heppner, Oregon kills approximately 238 people.
Frank Slide Rockslide Disaster 1903
A massive rockslide in Frank, Alberta kills between 70 and 90 people.
Manzikert Earthquake 1903
A 7.