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Texas flash floods hit residents and campers in a deluge "nobody saw" coming. Here's what to know.
Here's what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it and ongoing efforts to identify ...
Flash flooding risk upgraded for same area in Texas Hill Country devastated by July 4 flood
KHOU 11 Meteorologist Pat Cavlin says it's impossible to determine exactly where the heaviest of rain will fall, but everyone ...
Around the World, Flash Flood Disasters Are the ‘Hardest Kind to Prevent’
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and ...
What causes flash flooding to happen? An in-depth explainer
Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...
How do you survive a flash flood? Keep an ax in the attic
Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that ...
In Flash Flood Hotspots, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled
An analysis of National Weather Service job vacancies found that in more than a third of offices overseeing flash flood ...
Why are flash floods so deadly? How to stay safe from their shocking power.
A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or in a low-lying urban area, the National Weather Service said. Flash ...
Flash flooding kills 6 in North Carolina after days of heavy rain
At least 8 people are dead and flood rescues are ongoing after Tropical Storm Chantal dropped 12 inches of rain across parts ...