Flash floods like those that have occurred in recent weeks can be incredibly destructive due to how hard they are to predict.

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

Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...

Flooding is the 2nd leading cause of weather-related death, but most death's are completely avoidable. Meteorologist Matt Beckwith explains how flash flooding happens and how you can stay safe.

Flash flooding in Texas over the weekend has left more than 89 dead and others missing. Here’s how and why flash flooding ...

Several historic and deadly flash flooding events have occurred in the U.S. just within the month of July alone. Experts talk ...

Flash flooding can happen in as little as a few minutes, or after hours of continuous rain in the same location.

Flash floods can happen at any time, making them unpredictable and hard to prepare for. Even the name “flash flood” implies ...

Explainer - Hundreds are dead or missing in Texas flash floods. The Tasman District has been hit hard. Why is flash flooding ...

Flash flooding is a specific type of flooding that occurs in a short time frame after a precipitation event — generally less than six hours. It often is caused by heavy or excessive rainfall and ...

At least 119 people are dead and 173 people are still missing after devastating flash floods in Central Texas.

As recent deluges in St. Louis and Kentucky show, flash flooding can happen in urban and rural areas, with deadly results in either setting. What is a flash flood? A civil engineer explains how it ...