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Understanding the combination of meteorological, geomorphological and hydrological factors that led to the Texas flood could help prevent future disasters.
Lafayette isn't likely to experience flash flooding events like the tragedy that struck Texas July 4-5, but there are things we can learn from that disaster.
A National Weather Service advisory warned of another 2-4 inches of rain falling in the region − and isolated areas could see 9-12 inches.
LAFAYETTE PARISH — City leaders on Tuesday addressed growing concerns about drainage and flooding following a series of flash flood events that overwhelmed Lafayette neighborhoods and strained ...
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Texas flooding: County deferred a project that would have funded a flood warning systemFor years, local leaders in Kerr County, Texas, talked about getting a flood warning system that didn't rely on cellphones — but the project was never funded.
Outdoor weather alert systems are not required by any federal or state law. The choice is left up to local leaders.
Heavy rain is expected to cause flash flooding across sections of Boulder and Weld counties on Wednesday night, according to the National Weather Service.
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Texas flood disaster: Children still among missing as death toll surpasses 100A devastating flash flood in Central Texas over the weekend has left more than 100 people dead as rescue workers are still scouring the devastation in search of those missing.
NPR speaks with Jennifer Horney of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware about what to do if you get a flash flood warning in your area and how to stay safe during a flood.
Heavy rain swept through parts of New Jersey and New York City on July 14, flooding subway stations and inundating roads.
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