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Flash Flood, Central Texas and Was there a warning

History warned of the Central Texas flood: Why the danger on the Guadalupe River wasn't a surprise

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.

Austin American-Statesman · 3h

They call it Flash Flood Alley: These are the worst floods ever to hit Central Texas

This part of Texas is one of the most flood-prone areas in the entire world. Here’s a look at some of the region’s worst floods on record.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Was there a warning? USA TODAY answers your questions about Texas floods.

Over 100 people have died in the Texas flooding as of Tuesday. Here are answers to commonly asked questions from USA TODAY readers.

flood, Chantal

USA TODAY · 1d

4 deaths reported as Tropical Storm Chantal floods NC: See deadliest floods in NC, US history

Did Helene cause the deadliest flooding in NC history? Here's what we know about flood records in the state and across the nation.

The Independent · 7h

The Texas floods are not an isolated tragedy. A look at history’s deadliest storms

Tragedy has struck in Texas with scores dead in massive floods. Sadly, flooding deaths are not uncommon in the U.S. Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the United States over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer.

NBC News · 1d

Heavy rain, flooding in North Carolina due to tropical depression Chantal

North Carolina's governor says about 120 roads in the state are closed due to severe flooding. Eric Miller of WRAL in Raleigh reports on the historic storm and ongoing rescues.

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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.

Texas Monthly1d

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 ...

4hon MSN

How the death toll from the July 4 floods compares to other disasters: Harvey, Texas freeze and more

According to local authorities, at least 109 people died on July 4 and 5, most of which were swept up in floodwaters from ...

1don MSN

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

The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 90 people -- including dozens of campers -- is known for its tendency to experience flood emergencies.

4don MSN

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 ...

1hon MSN

Vermont's historic floods: Looking back on the floods of July 2023 and 2024

The concurrent flood events provided clear evidence of the vulnerabilities in these rural communities and how more needs to ...

1don MSN

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 ...

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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