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A house is swept away by masses of water, mudslides isolate entire towns, many sections of road and bridges are destroyed.
After heavy rains, Yellowstone National Park in the United States had to be temporarily closed for the first time in 34 years.
People were evacuated by boats and helicopters.
The park administration speaks of "record floods".
The north of the park, which stretches across the states of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, is particularly affected.
After two years of corona-related travel restrictions, the communities heavily dependent on tourism had hoped for an upswing in visitors.
This summer should also mark the 150th anniversary of the world's first national park.
Visitors must now stay outside until at least Wednesday.
