It seems Mother Nature is reeking havoc across the USA right now.  The most destructive fires in Colorado’s state history have been causing enormous damage.   While this is happening in Colorado out west in New York extreme flooding is happening in Herkimer New York.

Fires

By Gillian Spear, NBC NewsThe deadly wildfire that continues to ravage Colorado Springs has destroyed 473 homes and damaged 17 – making it the most destructive fire in Colorado's history. The fire is reminiscent of the Waldo Canyon Fire, which took place only one year ago and destroyed 346 homes.

More than 34,000 homes have been evacuated and the blaze has burned 15,500 acres . The cause of the Black Forest Fire, which broke out on Tuesday and has killed two people, has yet to be determined.

Flood of 2013: All roads closed in Herkimer County "life threatening flash flooding"  WKTV NEWS

Story Created: Jul 1, 2013 at 8:19 PM EDT (WKTV) - The National Weather Service is reporting that showers and thunderstorms are producing flooding throughout Oneida and Herkimer Counties prompting the closure several roads including all roads in Herkimer County.

Mud slides and road washouts have been reported. Both the town and the village of Frankfort have issued a state of emergency.