The devastating flooding in Texas Hill Country has shocked and scared the nation, with Americans from coast to coast waiting for news from ongoing rescue efforts. Dozens of people have died – ...

A look at some of the worst floods in US history, from Hurricane Katrina to dam disasters The devastation in Texas Hill Country isn't the first time Americans have mourned the victims of deadly ...

In the wake of the Texas flooding disaster, parts of Ohio could also experience floods this week. Here are the worst recorded floods in Ohio history.

This was far from the first time Americans have mourned the victims of deadly floods. Here's what to know about some of the worst flooding events in American history, in order of most lives lost.

Here's a look at some of the deadliest floods in Texas history in relation to loss of life, economic damages and the weather dynamics behind each major flood event.

The deadliest floods in Texas history are Galveston in 1900 (estimated 8,000 to 12,000 died) as well as San Antonio in 1921 (220 died) and 1913 (180 died). Official numbers for the July 4 floods ...

Here are Alabama's five worst flooding events in history: 1929—The Elba Flood Alabama's worst flood on record hit the town of Elba in March 1929, submerging the city under up to 18 feet of water.

Since 2005, the U.S. has experienced its deadliest hurricane in 77 years, deadliest tornado in 64 years, deadliest wildfire in 100 years, and deadliest flash flood in 49 years.

But even before those fires, Ruidoso has been prone to flooding and the village is noted in several of the worst flooding events in New Mexico’s history. Take a look.

Many were surprised by the jaw-dropping flooding, but forecasters anticipated heavy rainfall, which has increased across the U.S. in recent few decades. Here's why.

The July’s Central Texas flooding is responsible for at least 137 deaths. Credit: Texas Tribune / Karim Shuaib II Bad Takes is a column of opinion and analysis.