A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or in a low-lying urban area, the National Weather Service said. Flash ...

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

Flood safety tips from the Federal Emergency Management Agency : During the flood Be aware that flash flooding can occur. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ...

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.

Flash Flooding Is Becoming More Common—Here's How To ... according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Flash floods and flooding connected with tropical storms result in ...

Flash flooding is weather’s No. 2 killer, claiming more lives than anything but heat, so it’s important to understand what causes it and how to stay safe.

Scientists say human-caused warming is turning rare 1,000-year storms into repeat events, making summer increasingly deadly.

Flash floods often manifest as walls of water that can wash away most things in its path and carry debris; they can reach heights of 30 feet or more and trigger equally dangerous mudslides.

The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a flash flood warning at 2:47 p.m. on Friday in effect until 6 p.m. for Los Angeles.

Tropical Storm Elsa was heading to New England on Friday with the potential for flash floods. Here's what you should do if you encounter one.

A flash flood warning was issued by the NWS Newport/Morehead City NC on Friday at 8:30 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. The ...

The loss of more than 100 lives, many of them children, to Hill Country floods over the July Fourth weekend has shaken Texans ...