Atmospheric rivers, while vital for replenishing water on the U.S. West Coast, are also the leading cause of floods though storm size alone doesn t dictate their danger. A groundbreaking study analyzing over 43,

At least 11 people are dead and several others are missing after intense flash flooding covered roadways and swept away vehicles in San Antonio, Texas, triggered by heavy rainfall the area has not seen in more than a decade.

The city, which forecasters say typically gets about 3 inches of rain in June, was inundated with nearly 10 inches of rain last week.

The death toll in Vietnam from heavy rains and flooding caused by Typhoon Wutip has risen to seven, authorities said on Monday. Wutip made landfall in

Incessant monsoon rains continued to wreak havoc in Kerala on Monday, disrupting normal life, including road and rail traffic.

In the aftermath of severe flash flooding that struck Ohio County on Saturday night, residents and volunteers have come together to aid in the cleanup efforts.

The West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) says work crews have been working around the clock to open roads and clear debris after up to four inches of rain fell in Ohio County during a half-hour period on Saturday,

The South Portland Police Department says a water main has broke on Main Street. Police say the break is in Cash Corner by the Dairy Queen and describe it as "significant." The break has flooded the street and is expected to delay traffic.