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The risk for flash flooding won't just be confined to today, as data shows the risk for flash flooding remaining in place Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and likely on Sunday too. There will be some big gaps in the rain, though, including most of Friday, looking dry and pleasant.
Flash floods are occurring across the U.S., from Texas to New Jersey. Here's what you should know as risks escalate.
The National Weather Service urged people to avoid travel if a flash flood warning was in place for their area.
Even in areas that are mapped, like the Camp Mystic site in Kerr County, Texas, that was hit by a deadly flash flood on July 4, 2025, the maps may underestimate their risk because of a reliance on historic data and outdated risk assessments.
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Heavy rain caused flash flooding and road closures around the Lehigh Valley on Monday evening as storms made their way through. More rain is expected this week.
Officials in one county told residents to only dial 911 for life-threatening emergencies Monday night, according to a social media post from officials.
Camp Mystic's executive director began evacuating campers approximately 45 minutes after the National Weather Service issued a "life-threatening flash flooding" alert.
A flood watch is in effect into July 15 for more than a dozen counties as saturated ground gets drenched again.