The Latest Breaking News on Floods

Both the Texas Department of State Health Services and Camp Mystic are facing multiple lawsuits over the dealy flash floods

Heavy rain, high winds and life-threatening floods have brought chaos to city and suburban streets as authorities respond to hundreds of emergency calls.

The number of homes built in flood risk areas has accelerated as housebuilding increases, with the problem being particularly acute in and around the capital

Western Europe has been battered by a relentless spate of major storms in quick succession, forcing evacuations and school closures

Figures from Aviva also show number of homes being built in risky areas is on the rise

Aftermath of Storm Nils causes chaos across country with flooding under way or expected on Garonne, Maine and Loire rivers

A massive hole has been created in a major road by a burst water main, disrupting traffic, dozens of households and a local primary school.

Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning.

Storms have left large parts of France underwater, with record levels of flooding after heavy rain fell on already saturated soil. In Paris, the Seine is four metres above its normal level, forcing the closure of the riverside motorway and some commuter rail stations.