Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands, water quality, wildlife and ...

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 ...

President Trump visits Texas to survey flood damage and discuss relief efforts amidst scrutiny over emergency alert systems ...

President Donald Trump is visiting Texas to survey the damage from recent flash flooding that claimed at least 120 lives. He ...

President Donald Trump will visit central Texas on Friday to survey damage after deadly floods ravaged communities there. Follow for live news updates.

Several online pundits and “influencers” continue to claim that excessive rainfall and flash flooding in Texas was caused by ...

According to Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, the county's top elected official, "the public reeled at the cost" of flash flood ...

Leander residents are beginning recovery and cleanup efforts after weekend flash floods tore through the area, damaging roads, homes, and vehicles. One of the hardest-hit neighborhoods, just beyond ...

In its core Australian market, we estimate Johns Lyng has high-single-digit share in the insurance repair and restoration construction industry. There are three privately owned competitors with ...