It can be difficult to understand the difference between them and what you should do when there is one in your area.

KOAT Chief Meteorologist Byron Morton provided an explainer on what they mean and what those in impacted areas should do.

Statistically, flash floods are the number one storm-related killer in the United States. Heeding those warnings could mean the difference between life and death.

Understanding the different levels of urgency between each kind of official flood alert that weather officials share may save ...

It's important to know the differences between a watch, an advisory, and a warning when it comes to flood alerts. Meteorologist Taylor Stephenson explains.

When a flash flooding event is happening you should know the difference between the two different types of warnings. Skip to content NOWCAST WLWT News 5 at 6:00 ...

A flash flood happens when heavy rainfall overwhelms the ability to absorb water in a very short amount of time. Unlike regular flooding, which develops gradually over hours or days, flash floods ...