When a flash flooding event is happening you should know the difference between the two different types of warnings.

What to Do When There’s a Flash Flood Warning Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event.

While the National Weather Service issued flash flood alerts just after 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., USA TODAY reported, many people near the river were asleep when the warnings were sent to their cell phones.

Residents question flood warning systems after deadly flash flooding catches many off guard. Survivors share harrowing ...