Failing to translate flood forecasts into timely messages that tell people what they need to do to stay safe can have tragic ...

Hoeflich said these alerts will usually get issued about a day in advance of a potential flood, sometimes even more. He ...

Even when floods can be anticipated, communicating their severity to the public is a tall order. Because flash floods are ...

Government warnings reach mobile devices through partnerships between FEMA, FCC and carriers like Verizon and AT&T, as shown ...

A new report has found that officials in Kerr County, Texas, did not use technology that would have sent potentially ...

River gauges, sirens and clear alerts can together help emergency managers anticipate flash floods and communicate ...

When the National Weather Service Office issues a flood watch, or a flash flood watch, the forecast has the potential for ...

Even before dozens died in flood waters on July 4, Texas ranked first in the U.S. in number of deaths due to natural ...

The National Weather Service sent alerts fast and furious. It's not clear if everyone heeded them or realized how dangerous ...

Flood warnings have been issued for Kansas and Missouri as Tomahawk and Brush Creeks rise in water levels. This live blog is now closed.

State and local officials in Texas have come under scrutiny over the lack of sirens in place to warn people of impending ...

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