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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 ...
Is the US seeing worse flooding this summer? Here’s what’s happening
Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding has surged into the spotlight in the last week with record-breaking flood events occurring nearly back-to-back across the country. Here’s ...
What’s behind all the recent extreme flooding?
Recent flash flooding events have claimed lives and damaged property in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois and New Mexico. While ...
After Week Of Serious Flash Floods, It's A Reminder That Mid-Summer Is Peak Time For This Threat
The country has suffered several major flash flooding events since July Fourth. Here’s what’s happened and why flooding is so ...
How climate change is contributing to flash flood events across the country
While climate change is not solely responsible for causing the recent flash floods across the country, here's how it does ...
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods
Several hundred people gathered for a worship ceremony at a high school stadium in Texas on Wednesday evening to remember the ...
Flash flood warning issued in Boston as heavy rain pounds city
A "considerable" flash flood warning has been issued in Boston as heavy, life-threatening rain pounds the city and areas to ...