A hydrologist explains why the region is known as Flash Flood Alley and how its geography and geology can lead to heavy ...

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

Over the July Fourth weekend, the Texas Hill Country experienced catastrophic flooding that killed more than 100 people, left more than 160 others missing and caused widespread damage.

(The Conversation) – Texas Hill Country is known for its landscapes, where shallow rivers wind among hills and through rugged valleys. That geography also makes it one of the deadliest places in ...

For the meteorologists and hydrologists tracking the weather patterns that led to the deadly floods across the Texas Hill Country, the most urgent advisories weren’t deployed until it was almost ...

These maps and charts show the scale and intensity of the Hill Country floods and highlight Camp Mystic’s proximity to high-risk flood zones.

As a succession of thunderstorms fed by the remnants of Tropical Storm Barry pummeled Texas' Hill Country, tools used by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to detect extreme ...

Scorching heat and sun will challenge recovery efforts in Texas’ flood-ravaged Hill Country, as renewed thunderstorms may trigger more flash flooding this weekend.

Rivers Are the Soul of the Texas Hill Country, and a Source of Heartache The rivers etching the terrain are a beloved feature of the rapidly growing region. But last week’s flooding was an ...

Hill Country has seen some devastating flash floods. In 1987, heavy rain in western Kerr County quickly flooded the Guadalupe River, triggering a flash flood similar to the one in 2025.

Hundreds of people were killed or reported missing after a flash flood in the Texas Hill Country on the Fourth of July. By Carlos Nogueras Ramos Updated: July 25, 2025 At least two summer camps in ...