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flash flood, Texas

CBS News on MSN · 1h

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 terrain can see water accelerate downhill at a much faster rate causing a more destructive flash flood than flatter, open areas.

NBC News on MSN · 12h

Texas flash flooding: What we know, where it's happening, when storms could end

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

The Associated Press on MSN · 2h

Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

On Wednesday, hundreds prayed, wept, and held one another at a prayer service, among the first of many somber gatherings to come in the weeks ahead.

flash flood, New Mexico

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 flooding can result from slow-moving thunderstorms, from numerous thunderstorms that develop repeatedly over the same area, or from heavy rains associated with tropical cyclones.

NBC News on MSN · 1d

3 dead after historic flash flooding hits New Mexico town ravaged by wildfires

At least three people were killed by historic flash floods in a New Mexico mountain community that suffered devastating wildfires last year, officials said late Tuesday.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

New Mexico flash flooding kills at least 3, prompts dozens of rescues, sweeps house away

Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern New Mexico, officials said — the same area devastated by wildfires last year.

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Video shows flash floods hitting DC, Philadelphia as death toll rises in Texas

As crews search for missing people after flash floods killed at least 120 in Texas, cities across the U.S. grapple with ...

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Flash flood season, record smashing handbag, royal artwork: Catch up on the day’s stories

Flash flooding has been in the spotlight in the last week, with several record breaking flood events occurring nearly back-to ...

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In a flash flood, it's "very difficult to combat nature," rescue experts say

Recent flash flooding in Texas, New Mexico and North Carolina is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural ...

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Photos & videos: Flash flooding impacts morning commute on I-93, other Mass. roadways

Heavy rainfall caused areas of flooding on I-93 and other major roadways in Massachusetts on Thursday morning.

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Heavy rain during morning commute floods I-93, temporarily closes part of Red Line, and prompts flash flood warnings

A flash flood warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for Boston and several communities south of the city, including Brockton, ...

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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 ...

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Conspiracy theorists are blaming flash floods on cloud seeding — it has to stop

Along a similar vein, conspiracy theories maligning Doppler weather radars as “weather weapons” have heightened in the wake ...

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Flash flooding in Northeast Kingdom

For the third straight year on this date, residents in Caledonia County are dealing with damage from flash flooding. ABC22's ...

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