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When it comes to advocacy for the arts, passion can be as destructive as it can be constructive. But there are lessons to be ...

So many of us interpreted Bob Dylan’s declaration that “you don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows” as a ...

There has been a record-high number of flash flood warnings issued in the U.S. this year, which can be linked to climate ...

Around 11 million Americans are under flood alerts as a "ring of fire" weather pattern will continue to impact the eastern two-thirds of the country through the weekend.

FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can ...

Between July 3 and 6, Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flash flooding along the Guadalupe River system. The floods ...

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

This year has seen a seemingly endless string of flash floods across the U.S. The root causes are as diverse as they are ...

When the Guadalupe River surged more than 26 feet in less than an hour on July 4, it wasn't just a flood, it was a force of nature tearing through central Texas. The river carried away vehicles, homes ...

Following deadly flash flooding in the Texan Hill Country earlier this month, students from the region are shocked by the ...

Knoxville faces showers, thunderstorms, and high heat index values, with varying precipitation chances throughout the week.