In central Kerr County, up to 10 inches of rain inundated the area, causing the Guadalupe River to swell and overflow its banks.

Recent flash flooding events have claimed lives and damaged property in Texas, North Carolina, Illinois and New Mexico. While all extreme weather events have been associated with their own triggering mechanisms,

Prayers are pouring in for Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Monday morning. Days after much of Texas was rocked by devastating flash flooding, much of North Carolina has been rocked on Monday. A significant portion of Chapel Hill,

Intense rainstorms are becoming more frequent in most of the U.S. — though experts say where they occur and whether they cause catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance.

In the wake of deadly flash flooding in Texas that claimed at least 120 lives, emergency leaders are pushing for more residents to sign up for emergency alert notifications.

Flash floods can strike without warning—and if you’re caught in one while driving, every second counts. Flood safety begins with preparation, knowing how to protect yourself and your family could be a vital tool in a dire situation.

With emergency crews relying on drones to save lives in flooded areas of Texas and the Carolinas, authorities are imposing no-fly zones to keep out amateur pilots.

Some regions in the mid-Atlantic are also facing risks of flooding. On Sunday, Tropical Storm Chantal flooded parts of North Carolina, where more than 10 inches of rain fell near the Chapel Hill area. The Haw River, near Bynum, North Carolina, crested to nearly 22 feet, the highest crest on record there, as a result of those heavy rains.