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In a flash flood, it's "very difficult to combat nature," rescue experts say

Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.

USA Today · 11h

New Mexico flash flooding sweeps away homes, prompts water rescues

Intense flash flooding in New Mexico from a slow-moving storm system prompted water rescues in Ruidoso.

CNN · 20h

Nearly 100 rescued after flash flooding hits New Mexico mountain village

Floodwaters trapped people in their homes and cars Tuesday in a mountain village that is a popular summer retreat in southern New Mexico as monsoon rains triggered flash flooding and an entire house was swept downstream.

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas

The Conversation on MSN · 1d

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 downpours and sudden, destructive floods.

BBC on MSN · 6h

At least 95 dead in Kerr County, Texas, after flash floods

At least 95 people have died in Kerr County, Texas, according to officials, after devastating flash floods swept through south central Texas on Friday, killing 119 people in the state. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha said 116 people were still missing as of Wednesday morning,

The Boston Globe · 1d

What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people

Here’s what to know about the deadly flooding, the colossal weather system that drove it in and around Kerr County, Texas, and ongoing efforts to identify victims.

West Side, Chicago and Flash flood

CBS Chicago on MSN · 4h

Flash flood in Chicago saw more than 4 inches of rain fall in less than 90 minutes on West Side

A Chicago flash flood warning went out Tuesday night as the city experienced some of its heaviest rain since 2023. More than 4 inches fell in less than 90 minutes on the West Side.

NBC Chicago on MSN · 8h

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 across the region and how fast did it all happen?

Yahoo · 7h

'Everything's destroyed': Heavy rainfall Tuesday night floods basements, strands drivers on Chicago's West Side

Heavy rainfall fell on Chicago's West Side during a short amount of time Tuesday night, leaving some drivers flooded out in underpasses and several homeowners in ankle-deep water in their basements. A Flash Flood Warning was in effect for several hours before the water receded by early Wednesday morning.

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How do you survive a flash flood? Keep an ax in the attic

Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that ...

Government Technology3h

How to Prepare for — and How to Ride Out — a Flood

Following the deadly flash floods in Texas and ahead of a flood watch in Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service and FEMA ...

2don MSN

How did the Texas floods get so bad, so fast? Everything we know

At least 90 people have died following last Friday's flooding, including 27 campers and counsellors, with more rain in the ...

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 ...

The New York Times5d

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 ...

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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 ...

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'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 Tuesday, July 8.

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.

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