Flood watch vs flood warning. When you should take action

After days of storms, flooding, and power outages, much of New Jersey remained under flood watches and warnings July 6.

Flash flood warnings for parts of Long Island, with up to 4 inches of rain expected

Up to four inches of rain across is forecast for parts of Long Island, according to the National Weather Service.

Flood warning extended for Des Moines area as creeks and rivers overflow

A flood warning was extended by the National Weather Service in Des Moines for South Skunk River at Colfax affecting Jasper, Marion and Polk Counties.

‘Do not attempt to travel': Critical flood warnings in effect for Chicago suburbs, ‘life-threatening' situations reported

The National Weather Service issued an urgent flash flood warning for portions of Cook, DuPage and Kane counties, warning residents to avoid travel as significant flash flooding brought on by multiple inches of rain triggered “dangerous and life-threatening” situations.

Flash flooding leaves drivers stranded in south suburbs; thousands without power

Strong storms created dangerous conditions in the south suburbs overnight, causing flooding and leaving drivers stranded.