Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural ...

In the wake of disaster, people are relying on the volunteer fire department, the backbone of the Hill Country.

A flood or flash flood warning is issued to inform the public that flooding is imminent or in progress. It focuses on specific counties, communities, streams, or areas.

Let's start with the basics: Flash flooding occurs when heavy amounts of rain falls in a short period of time -- usually less than 6 hours. Typically, the rainfall rates are 0.5-1.0 inches per hour.

A powerful flash flood swept through Texas Hill Country, causing widespread devastation and leading to the deaths of multiple adults and children. Search and rescue teams ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, with shallow rivers winding among hills and through rugged valleys. But that geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in ...