US EditionTexas Hill Country One of Deadliest Sites in U.S. for Flash Flooding
- Texas Hill Country's steep terrain, intense storms, and rocky, shallow soil limit absorption, causing rapid runoff and frequent deadly flash floods.
- NWS gauge data showed water rising one foot every five minutes around 3 a.m., with the river surging over 20 feet by 4:30 a.m., described as 'a rain bomb' by Gharaibeh.
- The Guadalupe River surged over 29 feet, destroying homes and washing away campers, with at least 59 dead and 11 missing, highlighting extreme flood danger.
- Experts call for improved early warning systems with diverse, rapid alerts to better mitigate Texas Hill Country's deadly flash floods, as recent data reveals system failures and extreme rainfall.
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Why Texas Hill Country Is Such a Deadly Place for Flooding
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 the U.S. for flash flooding. The post Why Texas Hill Country Is Such a Deadly Place for Flooding appeared first on FlaglerLive.
How Terrain Can Make Flash Flooding Worse - Videos from The Weather Channel
Flash foods can happen fast, and even faster in and around hilly or mountainous terrain. Watch to see the factors at play that make flash floods even more likely when heavy downpours occur in a steep landscape. - Videos from The Weather Channel
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