Texas has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs, but lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them

As a climate scientist who calls Texas home, I can tell you that the Hill Country of Texas is no stranger to flooding. Meteorologists often refer to it as “Flash Flood Alley” because of its steep terrain, shallow soils, and its history of sudden and intense rainfall.

At least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic perished in Friday's floods, with the total death toll in the floods now surpassing 100.

Only about half of the homeowners potentially impacted by floods in Kerr County were in FEMA's flood zones, and even fewer likely had flood insurance.

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

The July Fourth flood moved so quickly in the middle of the night that it caught many off guard in a county that lacked a warning system.

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FEMA flood maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant coverage gaps, and politics can get in the way.

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to add flood response to the agenda for the July 21 special session, with an expected focus on alert systems and local recovery.

At least 27 campers and counselors were killed at Camp Mystic during the devastating Texas floods. Some are still missing.

Federal regulators removed dozens of Camp Mystic buildings from a 100-year flood map as the camp looked to expand.