Warming Triggers Deadly Floods

In July 2025, a devastating flood in Central Texas claimed the lives of at least 135 people when the Guadalupe River rose 31 feet in 90 minutes, becoming the deadliest inland U.S. flooding event in almost 50 years.1 Floods can be life-changing, and they are becoming more frequent and severe as fossil-fueled climate change is making rainfall heavier and flooding events more intense in many areas.2 As of mid-November, more than 5,000 flash flood warnings have been issued across all weather-forecasting offices nationwide—the first time the number has crossed the 5,000-warning mark in a year, and 2025 is not over yet.3 Read Full Article »