Heavy rain threatens flash flooding for millions
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At 8:03 a.m. Sunday, doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated the heaviest rain had left the warned area but smaller streams are still rising, the statement said.
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Grist on MSNWhy Flash Flood Warnings Are Never Enough“If you’ve never seen water rise in front of you in minutes, it’s hard to conceive of how quickly that can happen—and how quickly your life and property can be at risk,” said Rachel Hogan Carr, executive director of the Nurture Nature Center, a nonprofit focused on flood-risk communication.
Significant rainfall from storms caused flash flooding in parts of Montgomery County, Maryland, located north of Washington, D.C., on Saturday, trapping many in buildings and cars.
"Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
At 11:58 a.m. on Friday, the NWS San Diego CA released an updated flash flood warning in effect until 2 p.m. for San Bernardino County.
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At 5:31 p.m. on Saturday, the NWS Raleigh NC issued a flash flood warning in effect until 8:45 p.m. The warning is for Alamance, Guilford, Orange and Person counties.
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The Spun on MSNFlash Flood Warning Issued For 2 Major U.S. States TonightA flash flood warning has been issued for two major U.S. states on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service is warning two U.S. states about a potential flash flood situation. In recent weeks, multiple U.
Two massive disasters this year — the Texas floods and Los Angeles firestorms — are leading some to grapple with the question of how to get officials and the public to care and take action.
The NWS Wakefield VA released an updated flash flood warning at 10:09 p.m. on Friday in effect until Saturday at 12:15 a.m. for Gates and Hertford counties.
The NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA released a flash flood warning at 2:47 p.m. on Friday in effect until 6 p.m. for Los Angeles.
A flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 7:38 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16.
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