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Death toll from Texas flash floods tops 100

Death toll from Texas flash floods rises to at least 110, officials say

At least 13 fatalities were reported Friday as devastating floods slammed Texas' Hill Country with water rescues taking place along the Guadalupe River, officials said.

NBC News · 1h

Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 100 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

ABC News on MSN · 1d

How the flash flooding in Texas got so bad

The region's rocky topography makes it especially prone to flash flooding, according to the TWRI. The type of clay-rich soil in the region contributes to the flash flooding because clay soils have low infiltration and trigger high water runoff once wet, it said.

Texas, Flash flood and Was there a warning

NBC News on MSN · 2h

In deadly Texas floods, one town had what some didn't: A wailing warning siren

Emergency officials are starting to focus on alert systems as they search for answers about how the flash flooding swept away so many.

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Was there a warning? USA TODAY answers your questions about Texas floods.

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

Hosted on MSN · 14h

How two tropical storms fueled deadly flooding in Texas and North Carolina

Two tropical storms have led to deadly inland flooding in the United States already this season, underscoring how dangerous water can be.

Flash floods pose heightened risk in urban areas during spring and summer

Flash flooding ranks among the top weather-related killers in the U.S. But what is it exactly, and how does it happen?

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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 ...

18hOpinion

How state lawmakers should respond to Central Texas floods

Days after the terrible flooding in the Hill Country, Gov. Greg Abbott suggested disaster warning systems would be addressed ...

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.

Rolling Out1d

Flash flood survival guide with 7 life-saving actions

Flash flood survival guide with seven life-saving actions and what to do when rising water threatens your life in minutes ...

The New York Times5d

What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning

If there’s a “flash flood watch,” according to the service, flooding is not guaranteed, but conditions are favorable enough for it to be possible, so be prepared to change your plans.

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