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History warned of Central Texas Guadalupe River flood

CBS News on MSN · 8h

They knew it could happen: History warned of the Central Texas Guadalupe River flood

In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

The history of 'Flash Flood Alley,' the region in Texas prone to flood emergencies

While local and state officials in Texas have said they were caught off guard by the severity of the flooding, the region is prone to extreme flooding, Marshall Shepherd, director of the Atmospheric Sciences Program at the University of Georgia and former president of the American Meteorological Society, told ABC News.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 20h

Why did the Guadalupe River flood so fast? What to know about Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'

The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called "Flash Flood Alley."

A look at some of worst floods in US history

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

A look at some of the worst floods in US history, from Hurricane Katrina to dam disasters

The devastation in Texas Hill Country isn't the first time Americans have mourned the victims of deadly floodwaters.

The Dallas Morning News on MSN · 3d

A look at some of the worst floods in Texas history

As search and rescue efforts continue in response to the “catastrophic” and deadly flooding of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County on Friday morning,

Weather-Fox on MSN · 3h

The Worst Flood in 100 Years Just Hit South America

South America has a long history of floods, but it is rare to see a flood of this magnitude. The continent’s diverse geography, from the ... Read more The post The Worst Flood in 100 Years Just Hit South America appeared first on weather-fox.

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Flooding in the Hill Country Is a Centuries-Old Story

Five people died in Central Texas floods in October, and then the rain kept coming for the next two months. Catastrophic ...

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Texas officials pressed on flooding emergency alert history, number of missing people

Kerr County officials held a press conference on Tuesday morning about the search and rescue efforts for dozens of people ...

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Camp flooding puts parents on edge as tragedy shows danger of sending kids away for summer

Camp Mystic flood claims 27 lives as summer camp tragedies continue across America, from deadly flash floods and drownings to ...

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Another calamity: The closest forerunner in San Angelo's history of floods was decades ago

The July Fourth flooding in San Angelo has only one historical comparison. The previous catastrophe ravaged the city as days ...

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As Texas floods wreak havoc and rain moves into Ohio, what are the worst floods Ohio has seen?

In the wake of the Texas flooding disaster, parts of Ohio could also experience floods this week. Here are the worst recorded ...

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Flash flood risks: Arizona crews urge caution

Arizona's deadly flash flood history has rescue crews warning of rapid, dangerous changes. They cite past tragedies like the ...

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Christian girls summer camp devastated by floods holds decades-long history with presidents, Texas politicos

Camp Mystic has deep roots with Texas politicians, including former first lady Laura Bush, who worked as a counselor there, ...

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As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme

Even in places, like Central Texas, with a long history of floods, human-caused warming is creating the conditions for more ...

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