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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 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 · 19h

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.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

Alerts Stayed Silent as Flash Flood Swept Victims in Central Texas

More than 100 people have been confirmed dead since July 4, when the Guadalupe River in central Texas swelled overnight and triggered flash floods that swept through an area known locally as “Flash Flood Alley.

Flash flood warning issued in Boston

CBS News on MSN · 17h

Flash flooding south of Boston shuts down part of I-93 after historic rain: "A 1 in 200 year event."

With rain coming down so fast, storm drains couldn't handle the deluge of water. On Interstate 93 in Quincy, all were lanes closed at one point because of extreme flooding during rush hour. At least five cars were stuck on the highway until the water receded.

NJ.com on MSN · 11h

N.J. weather: Heavy rain sparks flash flood warnings in parts of South Jersey

Radar shows the rain is coming down at a rate of a half-inch to 1.5 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.

ABC News on MSN · 19h

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 the south. Two to 4 inches of rain has fallen so far. Rainfall rates are reaching up to 2 inches per hour.

New Mexico, flash flooding

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.

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

New Mexico village rebuilds all over again after record-breaking flash flood kills 3

The mountain village of Ruidoso has returned to the grim rituals of rebuilding from flash flooding. Crews are working to clear twisted metal, broken trees and muddy debris from streets and homes days after monsoon rains triggered a deadly flash flood in southern New Mexico.

The Boston Globe · 1d

Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins

Mayor Lynn Crawford said hearts are broken over the lives lost and stomachs are in knots as residents begin to take stock of the damage.

Massachusetts, flood

CBS News · 5h

Flash flooding shuts down Massachusetts roadways, drivers stranded

TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

USA TODAY on MSN · 16h

Busy Massachusetts highway temporarily shut down due to flooding

Significant rainfall caused flooding in yet another state as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in Massachusetts Thursday.

Yahoo · 11h

Flooding strands drivers in Massachusetts

Flooding from downpours left some drivers stuck for hours and forced the shutdown of the Southeast Expressway. WBZ-TV's Kristina Rex reports.

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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 ...

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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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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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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 ...

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 ...

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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How do you survive a flash flood? Keep an ax in the attic

Back-to-back flooding disasters in recent years — in Texas, New Mexico and Kentucky, among many others — have showed that ...

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