Government warnings reach mobile devices through partnerships between FEMA, FCC and carriers like Verizon and AT&T, as shown in Texas flooding.

Following the deadly flash floods in Texas and ahead of a flood watch in Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service and FEMA offer tips on what to do before the water rises and how to stay safe when it does.

The catastrophic Texas flash flood along the Guadalupe River is simply heartbreaking. What can be learned and applied here in Western Washington?

Flooding is the deadliest natural disaster facing Oklahomans, a threat far greater than tornadoes. In the United States, flooding kills an average of 103 people a year. Tornadoes, however, caused 48 deaths on average during the same period, according to the National Weather Service.

The slow-moving thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding, so here are some tips about how to stay informed and stay safe.

Texas sent out 282 public safety alerts last year, six times more than in 2017. The state also leads the nation in alert opt-outs.

While Texas may feel far from the Northeast, the lessons from the Texas Hill Country disaster matter here, too, particularly as hurricane season ramps up and summer storms become more frequent.

With a hot and juicy atmosphere, torrential downpours and flash flooding are back in play for at least part of New Jersey late Wednesday.

Sirens are also limited to a certain radius of people who can hear during “clear” conditions. Heavy rainfall and river currents can obstruct the sound, making it unreliable.

Much of the province of Quebec could see flash flooding, large hail and heavy rain this afternoon and evening, Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning.

Wireless Emergency Alerts are sent by the National Weather Service and distributed by your mobile provider. Are yours enabled?