Flooding

Over half of U.S. flood deaths happen on roads, a risk that's growing as a warmer climate fuels intense rain. Texas, home to "Flash Flood Alley," is using high- and low-tech ways to keep people safe.

Emergency responders just need to drop a "pin" at the edge of flooding, and the Pin2Flood App will show them where the water should be based on the terrain.

Forty years ago during Memorial Day weekend, a devastating flood ravaged Austin. Heavy rain caused Shoal Creek to overflow. The creek and stretches of streets turned into rivers.

From Texas Standard:Late last month the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, quietly updated its flood protection infrastructure policy. In the…

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If you’re looking to buy a house in Texas, the homeowner is now required to tell you if it has ever flooded. Likewise, if you own a home that’s flooded,…