When hills are healthy, vegetation can anchor the soil in place. But when that is burned off, hillsides become vulnerable to ...

As a principal engineer for the county’s Public Works Department, Klippel’s job is to try to stop catastrophic flows of mud, ...

New Orleans ranks as the worst U.S. city for flood risk. Learn why, what it means for homebuyers, and how to protect your new home with flood insurance and other options.

A new rain storm is bearing down on California, including fire-ravaged Los Angeles, where residents are bracing for the possibility of mudslides and landslides.

Rain on burned hillslopes can trigger dangerous floods and debris flows. Those debris flows can move with the speed of a ...

The wildfires levied significant long-term damage, with thousands of homes destroyed, billions in damages and a worsening of ...

An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...

Beavers can help tackle Britain's rising flooding problems, according to a government-sponsored report, as the political debate over whether to reintroduce them continues. The Environment Agency said ...

Water continues to be released from Keswick Dam at a rate of 60,000 cubic feet per second to prevent Shasta Lake from ...

When it comes to driving during heavy rain, here are some tips. One of the biggest pieces of advice is, "Turn around, don't ...

Those needing sandbags should consider calling ahead to double-check availability and remember to bring a shovel to fill the bags ...