Was the appearance of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) field office in the Washington Square Mall complex in Chicago a sign of nefarious activity? No, that's not true: A state of emergency had been declared for Cook County, Il
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ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Old footage from Saudi Arabia misrepresented as scenes of devastating flooding from Libya
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Logically→ Rescue footage from typhoon Doksuri in Beijing misrepresented as flooding in Libya
PolitiFact→ Facebook posts – FEMA set up Chicago offices to help residents affected by flooding, not to plan a disaster
A FEMA office in Chicago is proof of a conspiracy.
AllSides→ Burning Man flooding triggers false claims of Ebola outbreak, ‘national emergency’
https://apnews.com/article/fact-check-burning-man-festival-ebola-national-emergency-498334622942 CLAIM:
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ Burning Man flooding triggers false claims of Ebola outbreak, ‘national emergency’
AP’S ASSESSMENT: False.
Logically→ Video of entertainment park ride attraction shared as flooding at metro station after tropical storm Hilary
Logically→ Old video of tsunami in Japan shared as flooding in north India
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Flooding the Zone’: Trump Allies Push for Election Denier ‘Observers’
The former chief of staff for one-term United States President Donald Trump is at the head of the group funding the efforts of right-wing “election watchers,” who have opted to base their campaign on Trump’s lie that he did not really
Snopes→ Climate Change Is Making Flooding Worse. Here’s How.
One effect of climate change is that a warmer atmosphere creates more intense precipitation events.
Snopes→ Flooding in Central Appalachia Kills at Least 8 in Kentucky
Rescue crews used helicopters and boats to pick up people trapped by floodwaters.
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Flooding in Australia Cause a Quad Bike to Get Stuck on a Power Line?
A photograph showing one of the milder effects of fatal flooding in eastern Australia spread online in March 2022, but despite (reasonable) skepticism, it is legitimate. The photograph was first posted by the power company Energex on February 28 2022 a
Snopes→ Biden Surveys NY and NJ Storm Damage After Deadly Flooding
Pointing accusingly at climate change, President Joe Biden toured deadly Northeast flood damage and said he was thinking about the all families who suffered “profound” losses from the powerful remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Snopes→ Biden Directs Federal Aid to NY, NJ After Deadly Flooding
At least 50 people were killed in six Eastern states as record rainfall last Wednesday overwhelmed rivers and sewer systems.
AFP Fact Check→ This video has circulated in reports about the aftermath of flooding near Jakarta in 2020
A video has been viewed thousands of times on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows the aftermath of floods that hit a residential area on the outskirts of Jakarta in February 2021. The claim is misleading; the scenes in the footage match with video
AFP Fact Check→ This video has circulated in reports about flooding in southern China in May 2018
A video of a traffic light being swept away along a flooded street has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook and Twitter alongside a claim it was captured in the Indian city of Hyderabad in 2020. The claim is false; the
AFP Fact Check→ This clip has circulated in reports since 2017 about flooding at an airport in Mexico
A video of a flooded runway has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram alongside a claim it shows an airport in the south Indian city of Hyderabad after the city experienced heavy rains in October 20
AFP Fact Check→ This video has circulated in a report about severe flooding in Mexico during Hurricane Hanna
A video of cattle being washed away by flood waters has been viewed thousands of times on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube alongside a claim the incident occurred in China in August 2020. The claim is false; the video has previously circulated in a July
AFP Fact Check→ This video shows flooding in Mexico, not in Kenya
A video of cattle being swept away by floods has been shared a hundred times on Facebook, with a claim that it took place in West Pokot County in western Kenya. However, the claim is false; the video shows floods in Mexico’s Nayarit state.
AFP Fact Check→ This Chinese hotel says it remained open despite regional flooding in July 2020
A video has been viewed tens of thousands of times in multiple posts on Twitter which claim it shows a hotel by a lake in the Chinese city of Huzhou that closed due to severe flooding in July 2020. The claim is misleading; both the hotel and the city
Snopes→ Iowa Man Finds 5 Inches of Animal Blood Flooding Basement (Video)
Blood may be thicker than water, but it’ll still flood your basement.
Snopes→ Record Flooding Causes Levee Breach in Western Arkansas
Crews went door to door to recommend evacuation for about 160 homes.
Truth or Fiction?→ Cyclone Idai Flooding
On April 15 2019, a Facebook user shared images and a status update (archived here) about purported deadly flooding in Mozambique after a huge cyclone ripped through southeastern Africa: The text shared with the photographs said: Did yall know tha
Snopes→ Flooding Poses Potential Risk for 1 Million Private Wells
Major flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers and several smaller waterways has inundated states in the middle of America, from the Canadian border south to Kentucky.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Christmas Giveaway Pages Flooding Facebook
Keep an eye out for fraudulent Christmas themed Facebook Pages promising valuable prizes in exchange for liking, sharing, and commenting. The post Fake Christmas Giveaway Pages Flooding Facebook appeared first on Hoax-Slayer.
Snopes→ Officials: 4 Men Remain Missing in West Texas Flooding
Rescue crews in boats and helicopters are searching for several people missing since heavy rain washed away a recreational vehicle park in a small West Texas city.
Hoax-Slayer→ Fake Ellen DeGeneres Prize Pages Flooding Facebook
Dozens of fraudulent Facebook Pages that falsely claim to be associated with popular TV show host Ellen DeGeneres are currently being published and promoted on the network. The post Fake Ellen DeGeneres Prize Pages Flooding Facebook appeared first o
Snopes→ Hersheypark Reopens After Flooding Causes 1-Day Shutdown
Three days of rain in the central and eastern part of the state caused Spring Creek, which runs through the park, to flood, and nearby Swatara Creek to approach moderate flood stage.
Snopes→ Shelters Open Amid Midwest Flooding as Rivers Keep Rising
Sandbags are holding back floodwaters in parts of Michigan as a storm sweeps across the Midwest and Great Plains, bringing heavy rains, snow and ice.
Truth or Fiction?→ Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction!
Hurricane Harvey Flooding Uncovers Secret Stash of Obama Administration Ammo-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Hurricane Harvey flooding led to the discovery of ammunition that the Obama administration hid in a small Texas town called Lexmar. The Truth: Fals
Truth or Fiction?→ Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction!
Floyd Mayweather Donates Millions to Houston Flooding Relief-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Floyd Mayweather donated a $200 million to Houston flooding relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey struck in August 2017. The Truth: False rumors that Floyd Mayweat
Truth or Fiction?→ Photo Shows Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport Flooding After Hurricane Harvey-Fiction!
Photo Shows Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport Flooding After Hurricane Harvey-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A photo that began circulating on August 28, 2017, shows Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport flooding in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Snopes→ Six Flags Roller Coaster Flooding
A photograph of a roller coaster submerged by floodwaters was not taken in St. Louis in 2017.
Full Fact→ Video shows mudslide in Japan not Libya floods
The video, which claims to show fatal flooding in Derna, has been viewed by tens of thousands of people.
FactCheck.org→ Posts Misrepresent Use of Floodgates at Southern Border
Quick Take To avoid damage from heavy rains, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have opened floodgates along Arizona’s border fencing during monsoon season since 2009. But social media users, including Sen. Ted Cruz, shared posts wi
ABC News / AP Fact Check→ NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week
Social media users shared a range of false claims this week. Here are the facts: While flooding in Nevada stranded tens of thousands of Burning Man attendees last weekend, there was not an Ebola outbreak at the event, contrary to social media posts.
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: Video of Jeep In Mud Was Published Before 2023 Burning Man Festival — No National Disaster Declared
Is this video showing a Jeep partially buried in the mud from the 2023 Burning Man gathering, and was that event "declared a national disaster"? No, that's not true: The online presence of the video predates the 2023 Burning Man gathering
Lead Stories→ Fact Check: 5G Is NOT Causing Vaccinated People’s Heads To Explode — Video Shows Iraqi Protesters Shot With Tear Gas Grenade
Are the heads of vaccinated people exploding and combusting when the 5G signal in Israel is turned up? No, that's not true: These video clips are real, but the headline is baseless as the video clips have nothing to do with Israel, COVID-
PolitiFact→ Ask PolitiFact: Why are some border gates open in Arizona?
Some southern border gates in Arizona are opened during the summer monsoon season to keep flooding from knocking down the fencing. This practice began under former President Donald Trump’s administration.
AllSides→ Burning Man lifts lockdown as thousands of concertgoers begin exodus from Nevada desert
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/burning-man-lifts-lockdown-concertgoers-exodus-nevada-desert Th