The drowning deaths have occurred as a historic number of flash flood warnings have been issued this year nationwide.

Heavy rain brought flash flooding to two New Jersey counties this morning. As much as 5 inches of rain fell in the early-morning storms. Flash flood waters covered streets beginning between 5 a.m. and ...

More than 15 inches of rain have fallen on Columbus since May 1, nearly 5 inches above normal, and double what fell during last year’s drought (June-October).