Rivers flood in Iowa. It's a regular occurrence for people who live along the rivers. But, flash flooding can unexpectedly strike, causing flooding on streets, sending small creeks and streams out of ...

In the wake of the deadly flash floods in Texas on July 4, Texas leaders are betting on the life-saving potential of flood warning sirens. "What can we do better looking forward? We need sirens," said ...

A committee of state lawmakers will meet Thursday in the area hit hardest by the Hill Country floods to search for solutions to prevent future weather tragedies. Among the items already on the table ...

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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — Comal County officials will conduct a test of the high-water warning system sirens throughout the day. The sirens have been a focal point of discussions following the Hill ...

LIMA — The Allen County Emergency Management Agency will be conducting its monthly test of the community warning sirens at noon Wednesday, according to a release from director Jared Gesler. Tests are ...

As floodwaters rushed down the Guadalupe River toward Comfort on July 4, sirens blared a warning from a volunteer fire station and a park nearby. A similar ear-splitting wail was heard downstream in ...

As the Guadalupe River swelled from a wall of water heading downstream, sirens blared over the tiny river community of Comfort — a last-ditch warning to get out for those who had missed cellphone ...

TEXARKANA, Texas – The city of Texarkana, Texas, is in the process of putting together 10 upgraded outdoor warning sirens. Three of the newer sirens were installed a few years ago, and now the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Greene County Office of Emergency Management is advising residents that many outdoor warning sirens are currently damaged due to the storm-related winds on Sunday. Crews are ...