Multiple factors both in the atmosphere and ocean determine whether a tropical storm or hurricane will gain strength, hold ...

Maps show how heavy rainfall and rocky terrain helped create the devastating Texas floods that have killed more than 120 ...

Droughts have a similar effect: When soil dries out over long periods, it can become compacted or even crusted over, reducing its ability to absorb water. Severe to extreme preexisting drought ...

The impacts of Tropical Storm Chantal continue to linger in Hillsborough. On Friday, town leaders will talk about the flooding of River Pump Station, which caused most of the town's raw sewage to ...