Whirlpools are formed by the combination of strong currents, narrow channels, and rapidly changing underwater topography. Dangerous whirlpools are rare and require currents of 10 knots or more. Small, ...

Arkansas wildlife officials are urging boaters to avoid a section of a river in the northern part of the state after a sinkhole opened up and created a dangerous whirlpool that led to a man’s death.

On August 12, 2025, severe floods hit Tennessee after heavy rainfall, creating dangerous whirlpools. Footage from East Ridge shows a car nearly submerged in swirling floodwaters. Three people were ...