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CBS News on MSN · 2h

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 · 14h

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 · 4h

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 Flooding In Ruidoso, New Mexico Leaves 3 Dead

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

3 Dead as Flash Flooding Hits Mountain Village of Ruidoso in New Mexico, Officials Say

Officials say three people have died in a mountain village in southern New Mexico that is a popular summer retreat after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding that was so intense an entire house was

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Three people missing following flash floods in Ruidoso, New Mexico

Destructive flash floods hit New Mexico and Chicago on Tuesday, prompting water rescues. Here’s where they may hit next.

1don MSN

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 ...

1don MSN

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, ...

13hon MSN

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 ...

8hon MSN

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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Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of Boston area as severe weather shuts down I-93 in Quincy

With rain coming down so fast, storm drains couldn't handle the deluge of water. On Interstate 93 in Quincy, all were lanes ...

3h

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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