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

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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 ...

The National Weather Service will remotely manage and activate all siren testing in the village of Ada following the ...

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 ...

The small Kerr County city of Ingram plans to install three sirens to warn residents of flooding on the Guadalupe River — although city officials say they are still figuring out how to pay for them.

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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 ...