Fast rising water can be deadly. Here’s what to do if you’re caught off guard, and how to prepare for a future flooding event. By Susan Shain When heavy rainfall occurs in a short period of time, ...

What should you do in the face of a flash flood? The question is on the minds of many in the wake of catastrophic flooding in Texas, which has killed over 100 people and renewed scrutiny over state ...

Flooding is one of the most costly and powerful natural forces, capable of washing away roads, demolishing buildings and reshaping the landscape. More than 4,000 flash flood warnings are issued across ...

Excessive rain in portions of central New York on the evening of June 6 prompted a flood watch from National Weather Service Binghamton. At 11:16 a.m. June 6, the service issued a flash flood watch in ...

MIAMI — Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown are people in coastal areas and other locations where they need flood insurance. The government-backed National Flood Insurance Program ...

Homeowners whose properties were swamped by Hurricane Helene's torrential rainfall face a serious problem beyond drying out: how to pay for the cleanup. That's because most Americans, including in the ...