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In Flash Flood Hotspots, Many Federal Meteorologist Positions Remain Unfilled
An analysis of National Weather Service job vacancies found that in more than a third of offices overseeing flash flood ...
The best flood warning systems? Here’s what works to save lives.
River gauges, sirens and clear alerts can together help emergency managers anticipate flash floods and communicate ...
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, ...
How to set up emergency cellphone notifications for flash flood warnings and safety tips
Here's what to know about flash floods, emergency systems and how to stay safe as Florida is in the Atlantic hurricane season ...
Warning sirens helped this small Texas community survive flooding
Officials at the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department triggered a flood warning siren last week when the Guadalupe River began ...
Kerr County considered adding warning sirens years before flood. Why didn’t it happen?
Officials balked at the cost for installing a siren warning system and the potential for sirens to blare in the middle of the ...
Texas Hill Country is no stranger to flash floods. Why were so many caught off guard?
When the precipitation intensified in the early morning hours Friday, many people failed to receive or respond to flood ...
In a flash flood, it's "very difficult to combat nature," rescue experts say
Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural ...