While the hydrologic effects of the Balcones Escarpment are well known, the meteorological impacts are uncertain. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the Balcones Escarpment in ...

Major flooding is occurring in the Austin, Texas region after Tropical Storm Hermine dumped an estimated 10 - 15 inches of rain over the past 24 hours. The flash flood warning for Austin from the ...

Bright Leaf in Northwest Austin is located on the Balcones Fault Zone. The erosion of the earth's surface that runs from the Red River to the Rio Grande makes the nature preserve a beautiful sight to ...

Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes the flash flood risk in one particular stretch of the Lone Star State. These fairly regular flash floods have led officials to nickname a part of the ...

In about a 20-minute drive from Dallas, you can reach the quaint, charming—and growing—city of Cedar Hill. Long known for an abundance of recreation opportunities within Cedar Hill State Park, the ...

(The Center Square) – In the wake of the historic July 4 flash floods in the Hill Country, several online pundits and others are claiming that the excessive rainfall and flash flooding were caused by ...

Never Eat Soggy Waffles. Remember that one? Or maybe it was Never Eat Shredded Wheat. Either way, those rather unappetizing mnemonics helped us learn our cardinal directions back in grade school. It’s ...

Storms expected to roll into North Texas Wednesday evening with more to come While parts of Texas have a reputation for drought and dryness, a large stretch of the state has been deemed “Flash Flood ...

More than 19 inches of rain drenched Marble Falls on June 27, an epic storm that added to Central Texas' reputation as "flash flood alley." Marble Falls, which saw nearly eight months' worth of rain ...