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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Is it going to storm in Oklahoma? What to know about weekend storm, flash flood risk
Along with expected storms and heavy rainfall, Oklahomans could see flash flooding this upcoming weekend. Here's what to know ...
3 dead after historic flash flooding hits New Mexico town ravaged by wildfires
At least three people were killed by historic flash floods in a New Mexico mountain community that suffered devastating ...
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 ...
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 ...