Floods can happen almost anywhere across the United States, but some places are more prone to flooding than others. Here's what you need to know — and some tips on how to stay safe.

More than 170 people are missing and the confirmed death toll has climbed to nearly 120 after flash floods devastated parts of central Texas. Follow here for the latest.

The resort village of Ruidoso was under a flash flood emergency as slow-moving storms left people trapped in homes and prompted water rescues.

Portions of the eastern United States will remain at risk for more episodes of flooding downpours and thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts into this weekend.

With flooding in the headlines in recent days, we take a look at what each flood alert means, plus some recent flash flooding events in Mid-Michigan.

A week of destructive flooding has continued across the United States, with record flash floods killing three people in the town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, and prompting water rescues in Chicago. There have now been three deadly floods across the United States in less than a week.