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Maps show where devastating flash flooding hit Texas, including Camp Mystic
Multiple parts of Central Texas, including Kerr County, were shocked by flash floods Friday when the Guadalupe River and ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Flash flood warning issued for Clay County Friday night due to thunderstorms
At 8:01 p.m. on Friday, the NWS Morristown TN released a flash flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. for Clay County.
Chicago experiences flash floods following Tuesday storms. Here's how to commute safely
Portions of west-central Chicago experienced localized flash flooding on July 8. Find out how to stay safe in flooded areas.
In a flash flood, it's "very difficult to combat nature," rescue experts say
Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural ...