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.

In one of the deadliest floods in Texas history, a mother's worst fears turned into grateful tears when she reunited with her two sons after they survived a harrowing experience at a camp near the Guadalupe River.

As Texas' rescue and recovery efforts continue, so too do the needs for impacted families and communities. Here are ways to help.

National Emergencies Operation Center issued a flood warning on Monday urging vulnerable citizens living near rivers and streams to stay vigilant and identify safe evacuation routes. NEOC,

In the wake of the catastrophic Texas floods, officials want the public to understand disaster response, rescue and recovery operations.

If you end up in the water in a flash flood, there is very little you can do to survive, Dworkin and other rescue experts said. "It is very difficult to combat nature.