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How to design an actually good flash flood alert system
Failing to translate flood forecasts into timely messages that tell people what they need to do to stay safe can have tragic ...
Hundreds of Animals Saved After Devastating Texas Floods
July 4th is supposed to be a day of celebration. Family and friends come together to enjoy grilling, fun in the sun, local ...
Texas' search for victims continues weeks after deadly flooding. Here's what to know
The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down ...
A comprehensive look at the Hill Country Flooding: Gaps in planning and preparation
The floodwaters that surged through the Texas Hill Country revealed gaps in preparation, communication and oversight that ...
Conservation groups push Texas lawmakers for stricter floodplain protection, smarter land use in response to floods
The deadly July 4 weekend flooding has killed at least 134 people and left dozens of others missing across the state. ...
Key inspector general will examine weather service actions around Kerr County flooding
The Commerce Department acting inspector general's office will evaluate the National Weather Service’s actions around the ...
After L.A. firestorms and Texas floods, forecasters haunted by warnings not being heard
Two massive disasters this year — the Texas floods and Los Angeles firestorms — are leading some to grapple with the question ...
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Why Flash Flood Warnings Are Never Enough
“If you’ve never seen water rise in front of you in minutes, it’s hard to conceive of how quickly that can happen—and how ...
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Pitch Black Wall of Death: Texas Flash Flood Kills 100+
Over 100 lives lost. More than 160 still missing. What happened in Texas over the Fourth of July weekend has left the nation heartbroken. A devastating flash flood tore through the Texas Hill Country ...