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

Two massive disasters this year — the Texas floods and Los Angeles firestorms — are leading some to grapple with the question ...

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

Ms. McKay is a war and humanitarian-focused international correspondent and author of 'Only Cry for the Living: Memos from ...

Infrastructure related to flooding and other disasters must be treated as the top priority during the Texas Legislature’s ...

One of the worst floods in a Texas rivers' history left dozens dead over the Independence Day weekend. What to know about ...

Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many ...

Texas ranks as the country’s leader in flood fatalities, and the Hill Country flood of July 2025 ranks among the deadliest in ...

Over 100 people have died in the Texas flooding as of Tuesday. Here are answers to commonly asked questions from USA TODAY ...

Would a flood scale like those used for hurricanes and tornadoes have prompted different actions by Texas officals and the ...

The first State Flood Plan, published last year, identified $54 billion in flood mitigation, warning and data needs. The ...

Lawmakers should be holding public hearings now, demanding testimony from local officials, emergency managers and state ...