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Chest-deep water, a garden hose, and a tree | Texas rescue turns into lifesaving mission
He tied a garden hose around his waist and waded into chest-deep water. What happened next during the Texas floods is being ...
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Watch: Fast-moving water rushes across Ruidoso road during deadly flash flooding
A video recorded in Ruidoso, New Mexico, shows fast-moving floodwaters rushing across a a road on Tuesday, July 8.
Why Texas Hill Country, where a devastating flood killed dozens, is one of the deadliest places in the US for flash flooding
A hydrologist explains why the region is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy ...
Mayhem at the River Inn Crossing: A Dark-of-Night Flood Escape
Along the Guadalupe River, a 60-room inn and nearby homes were quickly filling with water. Confusion, desperation and heroism ...
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 ...
'Water was roaring': Ruidoso Downs horsemen scramble to help horses trapped at flooded track
Jockey, trainer reflect on dire conditions at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino during flash flood on July 8, 2025.
How much rain fell in Chicago during flash flood? The ‘staggeringly high' totals
In parts of Chicago, flash flood alerts rang Tuesday, warning of dangerous conditions as cars were stranded and submerged on highways and water rescues were conducted, but how much rain actually fell ...
Why it’s so hard to warn people about flash floods
People usually only have hours of notice in advance. The disaster in Texas was a worst-case scenario.
What Made the Texas Floods So Devastating?
Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as “flash flood alley.” It's home ...
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What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning
Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event. By Susan Shain When heavy rainfall occurs in a short period of ...