Flash floods can strike without warning—and if you’re caught in one while driving, every second counts. Flood safety begins with preparation, knowing how to protect yourself and your family could be a vital tool in a dire situation.

Several rivers across North Carolina remain flooded on Thursday, including one river that was measured at 45 feet, amid torrential rains that have battered the East Coast for days. The flooding threat across the region could persist into the weekend as slow-moving thunderstorms continue to dump rain on the region,

Texas. North Carolina. Illinois. New Mexico. Flash flooding has surged into the spotlight in the last week with record-breaking flood events occurring nearly back-to-back across the country. Here’s why they happened now and why floods are becoming more intense.

Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.

People living in flood-prone areas along parts of the East Coast were told to be ready to act if flooding intensifies.

The country has suffered several major flash flooding events since July Fourth. Here’s what’s happened and why flooding is so common this time of year.

Prayers are pouring in for Chapel Hill, North Carolina on Monday morning. Days after much of Texas was rocked by devastating flash flooding, much of North Carolina has been rocked on Monday. A significant portion of Chapel Hill,

Heavy rain and flash flooding caused road closures and evacuations. In these pictures taken by Joe Nanney who lives at East Grate Crossing in Chapel Hill you can see people walking in water almost up to their knees.