When mountain permafrost thaws and glaciers melt, glacial lakes can become lethal flood risks for anyone downstream.

More than half a foot of rainfall over South Texas swamped communities such as McAllen on Thursday, where authorities warned ...

Many people living in the Himalayas, Andes, Alps, Rocky Mountains, Iceland, and Alaska have experienced glacial lake outburst floods of one type or another.

Flash floods are one of nature’s most unpredictable and dangerous phenomena. They can transform a peaceful, sunny day into a ...

NEW ORLEANS — Enjoy the dry weather while it lasts! Next storm threat arrives late Friday-Saturday. Monitoring the potential for a few severe thunderstorms, heavy rain & a flash flood risk.

SAN ANTONIO – The FOX Forecast Center is tracking the return of heavy rain to Texas and the potential for severe weather. Beginning Wednesday, moisture from the Gulf will interact with an upper ...

Johannesburg Emergency Services said that while no major incidents were recorded after torrential rain lashed parts of Johannesburg, some areas were affected by flash floods. This comes after the ...

A EUROPEAN holiday hot spot has been devastated by horror flash floods - with authorities warning people to stay indoors. Shocking images have shown dangerous waters washing away cars and covering ...

Gran Canaria's airport has reopened after flash flooding meant planes were unable to take off and land. Torrential downpours across the island caused widespread disruption - with dramatic footage ...