Local officials haven't shed light on when they saw the warnings or whether they saw them in time to take action.

"Why is it so hard to get people to safety? Effective warning systems are complicated, involve a lot of moving pieces, and need continuous maintenance," Lori Dengler writes.

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit Texas one week after heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River ...

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas, state leaders are exploring whether to install more flood warning sirens.

More than 111 people have died across six counties after flash flooding from heavy rain began affecting the state last week.

Manga artist Ryo Tatsuki’s haunting dream warns of a “true catastrophe” on July 5, 2025—Japan vanishes, tsunami strikes ...

Tsunami earthquakes are characterized by the generation of disproportionately large tsunamis relative to the observed ground ...

Environment FEMA funding once canceled, again headed to Westport for tsunami evac tower About $15 million will help the city build a tsunami evacuation tower.

Distant-source tsunami: More than 350 people could die or be injured along the Southern California coast if people wait to evacuate half an hour after an official evacuation warning is given.

A tsunami that never ends? Study highlights a looming West Coast risk. The tsunami wave from an anticipated earthquake off the West Coast could reach 100 feet and permanently flood parts of the coast.

Coastal communities are investing in tsunami sirens, evacuation drills, and escape route mapping.