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

Chantal brought heavy, flooding rain and dangerous beach conditions to the Carolinas over the weekend, setting off life-threatening flash flooding Sunday in central parts of North Carolina that killed at least one person and prompted dozens of rescues.

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 may form this week, bringing risks of flash flooding and strong thunderstorms from Florida to Louisiana.

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

Southeast Michigan faces the highest risk with downbursts capable of producing wind gusts up to 60 MPH and the potential for localized flooding from slow-moving storms.

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.

AND TONIGHT, RESIDENTS ACROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. THEY ARE BRACING FOR THE THREAT OF FLOODS. WDSU REPORTER JONAH GILMORE IS LIVE. YOU SPOKE WITH RESIDENTS FROM THE EAST BANK TO THE WEST BANK WHO SAY THAT THEY ARE PAYING CLOSE ATTENTION AND PRAYING FOR THE PUMPS.

From hurricanes and floods to explosions and tornadoes, Texas has faced some of the nation’s most catastrophic events.

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

Storms prompted flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area Monday night, with photos showing severe flooding across the city and in parts of New York state and New Jersey. Heavy rain moved through the region Monday,