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

What makes a flash flood different is that it often begins within three hours of heavy rainfall, as opposed to a traditional flood that may take days to materialize. "Flash floods are usually ...

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio’s newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Flash flooding is a common occurrence in the Hill ...

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

A flash-flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring, the Weather Service said. If you are in a flood-prone area during a flash-flood warning, move immediately to high ground.

While FEMA has improved the accuracy and accessibility of the maps over time with better data, digital tools and community ...

Flash flooding is when heavy rain causes streets to rapidly flood, and it can be deadly. Pictured here are stranded cars sitting in flood water in Newark after the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida ...

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.

A flash flood happens when heavy rainfall overwhelms the ability to absorb water in a very short amount of time. Unlike regular flooding, which develops gradually over hours or days, flash floods ...

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.

Like tornadoes, there's a warning system in place for flooding and flash flooding. And it can be just as confusing. Here's the difference.