Latest flash floods news

A flash flood in the desert

“Covered in mud from head to toe”: hiker and dog swept down canyon in flash flood

By Julia Clarke published

The woman was found barefoot but uninjured after being swept 200 feet downstream

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Flood warning sign on a hiking trail

How to stay safe from floods when camping

By Cat Ellis published

The fast, high waters that stranded campers at Yellowstone highlighted the dangers of flash floods in the backcountry

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Flooding in Zion National Park

Why are flash floods so dangerous? Avoiding rising water on a desert hike

By Julia Clarke published

Why are flash floods so dangerous? We explain a common desert danger, how to avoid one and what to do if you find yourself in rapidly rising waters

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