FLASH FLOODING

Aug 14 2025WEATHER

Rainy Days Ahead: Staying Safe in Columbia

Columbia is bracing for more rain, and it's not good news. The ground is already soaked from recent downpours, and another 1 to 2 inches could cause flash floods. This means streams might overflow quickly, turning into rivers in just minutes or hours. The weather forecast shows heavy rain moving in after midnight, especially north of I-20. This isn't just a passing ...

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Jul 07 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rains Cause Chaos in Orange County

Orange County faced serious problems due to heavy rain from Tropical Depression Chantal. The rain led to flash floods, forcing people to leave their homes and closing many roads. Chapel Hill, a town in Orange County, warned residents about the floods. By 9 p. m. , first responders started evacuating people from Camelot Village, a neighborhood near Bolin Creek. This ...

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Jul 04 2025WEATHER

Heavy Rain Leaves a Trail of Destruction and Loss in Texas and New Jersey

In Texas, a sudden downpour turned deadly as heavy rain caused flash floods in Kerr County. The Guadalupe River swelled rapidly, reaching dangerous levels in just a few hours. Authorities confirmed fatalities, but the exact number remains unclear. Rescue teams worked tirelessly, using boats to save those trapped by the fast-moving water. The lack of a warning system ...

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Apr 12 2025WEATHER

Wet and Chilly: East Coast Braces for Heavy Rain and Flooding

The East Coast is in for a damp and cold spell. A low-pressure system off the mid-Atlantic coast is bringing steady rain and unusually cold temperatures for mid-April. This is not the first time this month that the Northeast has seen such weather. Just a few days ago, another low-pressure system moved in from the Great Lakes, dumping rain and even snow in higher elev...

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all night long, saving people and getting them to safety. The flood was so i...

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