Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...

Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and ...

According to Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the county's top elected official, "the public reeled at the cost" of flash flood ...

President Trump visits Texas to survey flood damage and discuss relief efforts amidst scrutiny over emergency alert systems ...

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He ...

A surprise vote barring the Trump administration from moving the FBI’s headquarters to a new location in Washington, D.C., ...

Spotty showers and thunderstorms will be possible in the Brazos Valley and eastern parts of Central Texas this afternoon. Saturday could be a bit wetter.

Central Texas is infamous for its flash flooding and arid soil, hard-packed ground into which water does not easily ...

The memo, originally sent to Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), outlined how Resendiz was last seen in the barracks of an unnamed ...

The village of Ruidoso in New Mexico was continuing recovery and clean up efforts after heavy rains from storms overwhelmed the Rio Ruidoso on July 8.

Texas offers Disaster Unemployment Assistance to those affected by severe storms and flooding as per Governor Abbott's ...