Even when floods can be anticipated, communicating their severity to the public is a tall order. Because flash floods are ...

Failing to translate flood forecasts into timely messages that tell people what they need to do to stay safe can have tragic ...

River gauges, sirens and clear alerts can together help emergency managers anticipate flash floods and communicate ...

Flooding expert says modeling and monitoring can be the backbone of a system that includes training and in-person warnings to ...

Flash flooding can happen in as little as a few minutes, or after hours of continuous rain in the same location.

Flash flood warnings are common: The NWS issues these by the thousands each year. Typically, at least some streets and roads will be flooded in areas covered by a flash flood warning, which can be ...

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens.

Millions of people along the U.S. Gulf Coast are under a risk for flash flooding to end the week as a moisture-packed ...

Flood warnings are, however, an important part of an integrated flood risk management plan. By making sure that the right people have the right information at the right time, lives can be saved.