Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...

Heavy rainfall swept across North and Central Jersey July 14, leading to road closures, power outages and flash flooding.

The flooding that killed dozens and left others missing Friday in Texas Hill Country was unexpected and terrifying.

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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.

Watch out for localized heavy downpours on Wednesday afternoon, which could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying ...

Torrential rain flooded creeks, streams and the Guadalupe River, where the water swelled more than 26 feet in 45 minutes.

Flash floods across Texas claimed at least 70 lives in one of the state’s deadliest disasters. Find out more about the unprecedented weather.

Flash flooding: What causes it and how to respond in an emergency. July 11, 2023. 5 min. Storms leave damage along Main Street in Highland Falls, N.Y., on Monday. (Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post) ...

What causes a flash flood? According to the National Weather Service, flash flooding "is a rapid and extreme flow of high water into a normally dry area," as was the case along the Guadalupe River ...

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.