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

There are several varieties of flood watches and warnings, but one that generates a lot of questions is the "areal" flood watch or warning.

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Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that preparing for flash flooding is a new necessity as the planet warms.

Weather forecasters often use terms like "100-year" or "500-year" floods. Here’s what those terms really mean and why these extreme events are happening more frequently.

So, with several Ohio rivers expected to reach flood stage soon, what's the difference between a flood watch and a flood warning? Here's what you need to know.

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A flash flood watch is posted Friday at 7AM through Saturday at 1 PM. 2-4 inches of rain is forecast, but some areas may get more. Not everyone will get heavy rain, but be aware.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch as heavy rain, as much as 5 inches in some locations, moves into the region.

The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning due to heavy rain for Hawaii Island on Thursday, Nov. 30.