The largest known flood in geological time took anywhere from 2 years to 16 years to fill up the Mediterranean Sea. While it didn't fill up the area fast, the water was powerful and hit some areas at ...

Around five million years ago, Earth may have witnessed the largest flood in recorded history. This flood, according to recent geological studies, rapidly transformed a dry and salty basin into the ...

This story is part of the Pulitzer Center’s nationwide Connected Coastlines reporting initiative. It took just three months for Samantha Fischetti to discover the hidden flood history of her new home.

“Flash Flood Alley” has a long and tragic history of major flooding events. The region of Texas where flash flooding killed more than 100 people -- including more than two dozen campers -- is known ...

Among the museum's collection is Rescue 4, an FDNY firetruck that responded on 9/11 and a crew buggy from the Granite ...

Recent floods in Texas have killed more than 80 people, with dozens still missing. The National Weather Service warns that parts of Ohio could see rain and possible floods from July 7 storms. The ...