Even when floods can be anticipated, communicating their severity to the public is a tall order. Because flash floods are very localized, even neighborhood-level warnings may seem like false alarms to ...

Texas ranks as the country’s leader in flood fatalities, and the Hill Country flood of July 2025 ranks among the deadliest in American history, claiming more than 130 lives and with dozens unaccounted ...

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many ...

Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday as the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 to 26 feet within 90 ...

One of the worst floods in a Texas rivers' history left dozens dead over the Independence Day weekend. What to know about ...

Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...

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

Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the ...

Heads up if you're in the Hill Country or know someone who is. The threat for flash flooding in the areas devastated by last ...

The State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The state has ...

The NWS also reminded residents that "most flood deaths occur in vehicles," urging locals to "be aware of your surroundings" ...