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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.

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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.

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Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods

KERRVILLE, Texas — Shock has turned into grief across Texas where at least 120 people died from flash floods and more were missing as the search for victims moved methodically along endless miles of rivers and rubble Thursday.

Flash Flooding In Ruidoso, New Mexico Leaves 3 Dead

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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.

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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

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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.

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Photos & videos: Flash flooding impacts morning commute on I-93, other Mass. roadways

Heavy rainfall caused areas of flooding on I-93 and other major roadways in Massachusetts on Thursday morning.

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Flash flooding shuts down Massachusetts roadways, drivers stranded

TV's Brandon Truitt reports.

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Busy Massachusetts highway temporarily shut down due to flooding

Significant rainfall caused flooding in yet another state as the National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning in Massachusetts Thursday.

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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 flooding south of Boston shuts down part of I-93 after historic rain: "A 1 in 200 year event."

A Flash Flood Warning was issued for several cities and towns south of Boston Thursday morning as heavy rain brought traffic ...

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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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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, ...

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New Mexico flash flooding kills at least 3, prompts dozens of rescues, sweeps house away

Flash flooding from heavy rain killed at least three people and prompted dozens of rescues in the Ruidoso area of southern ...

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Flash flood warning issued in Boston as heavy rain pounds city

A "considerable" flash flood warning has been issued in Boston as heavy, life-threatening rain pounds the city and areas to ...

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UPDATE: Flash flood warning in place for Wake County until 2 a.m. Thursday

At 12:38 a.m. on Thursday, the NWS Raleigh NC issued an updated flash flood warning in effect until 2:30 a.m. for Wake County ...

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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