Mimi Hymel said the trauma of escaping Hurricane Katrina had a lasting impact on her childhood. But 20 years later, she’s found a way to bring comfort to the youngest survivors of today’s natural disasters.

The search for victims of deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country is headed into its third week as officials try to pin down exactly how many people remain missing

Claire Reese Manchaca of Montgomery County and the Burgess family of Liberty were among the victims killed in the Central Texas flooding.

Meteorologists issued urgent warnings for parts of Southern California amid heavy rainfall that flooded the region.

Due to the prolonged period of dry weather some areas are at risk of flash flooding as heavy rain hits parts of the country

Thunderstorm alert for capital as Met Office warns of flash floods into weekend - Yellow thunderstorms alert lasts from 9pm on Friday until 6pm on Saturday