Flash flood dangers far from over
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Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.
El Paso has a 30% chance of precipitation on Saturday, June 21, with chances increasing through Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24.
Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.
Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.
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The Texas Tribune on MSNIn Texas region prone to catastrophic floods, questions grow about lack of warningWater rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing dozens of deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.
Localized flooding has been reported in Addison county, as well as parts of the Northeast Kingdom near Sutton as slow-moving thunderstorms dropped 3 to 5 inches of rain just a few hours. Water rescues have occurred, and road closures are ongoing as of 6 p.m.
El Paso has a 30% chance of precipitation on Saturday, June 21, with chances increasing through Monday and Tuesday, June 23-24.