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Why did the Guadalupe River flood so fast? What to know about Texas' 'Flash Flood Alley'
The Texas Hill Country has been notorious for flash floods caused by the Guadalupe River. Here's why the area is called ...
Texas flooding live updates: Officials grilled about response as death toll rises
Over 100 people have died after heavy rain pounded Kerr County, Texas, early Friday, leading to "catastrophic" flooding, the ...
The Guadalupe River in Texas surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. It caught everyone off guard
The Guadalupe River in Texas surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes. It caught everyone off guard - What began as a routine flood ...
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Why Did Waters Rise So Quickly in the Texas Flash Floods?
Flash floods happen when heavy rains unleash more water than the ground can absorb, causing that water to pile up and flow to ...
Why the rain that caused Texas flash flooding was so extreme
The heavy rain that turned a river in Texas into a raging wall of water was fueled by unique atmospheric conditions, ...
The Texas Flood Was a Different Kind of Weather Disaster
There are two types of natural disasters in this country. Sometimes, it’s the weather that’s getting worse, as climate change ...
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls for sirens along Guadalupe River in wake of flash floods
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick signaled that he plans to push for the state to pay for sirens erected alongside the Guadalupe River in ...
Flash floods like the one that swept through Texas are the nation’s top storm-related killer
A swift-moving flood that swept through the Hill Country of Texas on Friday, killing at least 79 people and leaving many more ...
Rescue efforts continue in Texas after catastrophic floods
Memorials are being held for the victims of the catastrophic floods in Texas. Rescue efforts remain underway.