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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 ...
Catastrophic flooding struck central Texas on Friday as the Guadalupe River surged by more than 20 to 26 feet within 90 ...
One of the worst floods in a Texas rivers' history left dozens dead over the Independence Day weekend. What to know about ...
“If you’ve never seen water rise in front of you in minutes, it’s hard to conceive of how quickly that can happen—and how ...
Kerr County had discussed buying such things as water gauges and sirens after previous flood disasters. But as with many ...
The NWS also reminded residents that "most flood deaths occur in vehicles," urging locals to "be aware of your surroundings" ...
Infrastructure related to flooding and other disasters must be treated as the top priority during the Texas Legislature’s ...
Texas ranks as the country’s leader in flood fatalities, and the Hill Country flood of July 2025 ranks among the deadliest in ...
Lawmakers should be holding public hearings now, demanding testimony from local officials, emergency managers and state ...
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 ...