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Why are flash floods so deadly? How to stay safe from their shocking power.
A flash flood is a rapid rise of water along a stream or in a low-lying urban area, the National Weather Service said. Flash ...
Severe thunderstorms take aim at Midwest, risk of flash floods returns to the South
In the Midwest, quarter-sized hail and an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out, while in the South, flood alerts are in ...
What causes flash flooding to happen? An in-depth explainer
Straighter, smoother streams flow more violently than those that meander due to a reduction in friction. Areas with steeper ...
Flash floods once again hit Vermont, damaging homes and roads
Communities in rural Vermont face damaged homes and washed-out roads after heavy rainfall caused flash flooding.
Heavy rain during morning commute floods I-93, temporarily closes part of Red Line, and prompts flash flood warnings
Dangerous flash floods stranded motorists and left roadways under water. Some outdoor activities were canceled as communities ...
Flash flooding south of Boston shuts down part of I-93 after historic rain: "A 1 in 200 year event."
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several cities and towns south of Boston Thursday morning as heavy rain brought traffic ...
Flash flood warning in place for Franklin and Hampshire counties Saturday afternoon triggered by thunderstorms
The National Weather Service released a flash flood warning at 1:17 p.m. on Saturday in effect until 3:45 p.m. for Franklin ...
Around the World, Flash Flood Disasters Are the ‘Hardest Kind to Prevent’
Scholars and designers of early warning systems say that there are still huge gaps in our ability to predict flash floods and ...