Flooding

Federal and state authorities on Monday were searching for some 15 missing hikers and backpackers after a devastating weekend flash flood pummeled through the lower edge of the Grand Canyon, killing at least two people.

A hiker who has visited the Grand Canyon about a dozen times says the flooding over the weekend was unlike anything he has ever seen before in the scenic park.

While search and rescue crews search for 15 people unaccounted for after flash flooding in the Grand Canyon, one man who was rescued recounts what he endured. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

Devastating flooding is forcing authorities to rescue dozens of people while many more are fleeing higher ground in the state’s Hill Country.

Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors.

Flash floodwaters can quickly turn deadly for anyone on the road. Here’s how to stay safe if you get caught in a flash flood.

Western Washington is facing a “historic” flooding crisis that has forced tens of thousands to flee their homes and could displace thousands more Friday as rivers reach record levels

In the new video podcast series Predictable, meteorologist Chase Cain talks with hurricane experts about how climate change is amplifying storms. The changes are making the ‘cone of uncertainty’ and the hurricane wind scale increasingly outdated.

Munich Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurers, has published an analysis showing disasters caused more than $93 billion in damage across the U.S. in the first six months of 2025, and nearly 25% of that damage was uninsured. Meteorologist Chase Cain breaks down how climate change is amplifying disasters.

Texas officials say 161 people are still considered missing after extraordinary floods swamped parts of Kerr County and nearby areas. But the count of the missing may not be very precise.

Questions remain about the level of coordination and communication between NWS and local officials on the night of the disaster.

Scientists at ClimaMeter found that climate change made the deadly storm up to 7% wetter. Climate Central also highlighted the influence of the abnormally warm Gulf waters. Meteorologist Chase Cain explains the climate connection to the extreme flooding.

The families of North Texas children say their daughters were among those who did not survive the flash flooding at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country.

Searches continue after heavy rains caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people and leaving many others missing.

Thirteen people are dead and nearly two dozen girls are missing after heavy tropical rain led to historic flooding in Central Texas overnight.

Culver City emergency services announced the implementation of its ‘Hi-Lo Audible Warning System” Friday morning for emergency evacuations. According to the Culver City Police Department, the system is intended to “cut through the noise of daily life” with a “high-pitched tone followed by a low-pitched tone.” The system will be activated by patrol vehicles in evacuation areas. Police say the…

A voluntary evacuation warning was issued in the Orange County mountains due to possible flooding and debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar. The evacuation warning will go into effect at 10 a.m. Wednesday. The warning is anticipated to last until 6 p.m. Thursday when the heaviest of the rains are expected to subside. The Airport Fire…

We will be seeing some chilly temperatures and light showers on Wednesday. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on March 12, 2025.