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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 ...
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 ...
Flash flood risk returns to parts of rain-weary Texas this weekend. Here's what to know
A surge of deep tropical moisture returns to Texas this weekend. Here's where the risk of flash flooding is highest in the ...
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 flood warning for Monroe County until Friday evening due to thunderstorms
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 3:32 p.m. in effect until 7:45 p.m. for Monroe ...
New Mexico flash flooding kills at least 3, prompts dozens of rescues, sweeps house away
Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern ...
Map Shows Where Dangerous Flash Floods Could Hit Next
A map from AccuWeather warned that the highest-risk areas for flash flooding are Southern New Jersey, Southeastern ...
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.
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 ...