Tropical Depression Chantal triggers flash floods in North Carolina and Virginia, with millions under alerts and rescue efforts underway

A New Mexico mountain town hit by devastating wildfires last year experienced dangerous flooding Tuesday after heavy rain fell on areas burned in the blazes, officials said. Speaking on a local radio station Tuesday night, Ruidoso Mayor Lynn Crawford said there were reports of mudslides and gas leaks at homes that had been washed away or damaged.

A tropical storm watch stretches along the coast from Edisto Beach, S.C., to the South Santee River. The hurricane center said those elsewhere along the southeast coast of the United States should also keep an eye on Chantal. Chantal is expected to track slowly to the north and then northwest and move onshore in South Carolina by Sunday morning.

On Wednesday, severe storms hit El Paso County, with a flash flood warning issued to Manitou Springs. Sirens blared across

New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.

Flooding has caused an average of more than 125 deaths per year in the U.S. over the past few decades, according to the National Weather Service, and flash floods are the nation’s top storm-related killer.

Thursday's rain was a highly localized event. The highest impact was only felt over a 5-to-10 mile area south of Boston.

The Car Pro Show is based in Dallas-Fort Worth, so the recent catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country hits really close to home. Our hearts continue to go out to the victims and

The devastating Hill Country flood has left a profound impact on families in Southeast Texas, including those close to Jefferson County District Attorney Keith