A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning at 12:02 a.m. on Thursday in effect until 3 a.m. for Colbert and Lauderdale counties.

Sirens echoed throughout Comal County on Thursday as part of a routine test of the area’s emergency alert system, designed to warn residents of potential dangers along the Guadalupe River.

Tropical Depression Crising  MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) issued a flood alert on Friday morning due to rains caused by the

Flood alerts have also sparked backlash over the inconsistent use of the alert system by local and state agencies, such as the practice of over-alerting or issuing alerts for what some argue are non-significant, non-life-threatening events, which can result in so-called "alert fatigue."

Texas sent out 282 public safety alerts last year, six times more than in 2017. The state also leads the nation in alert opt-outs.

The Flood Forecasting Division has issued a high-level flood warning for the Jhelum River, predicting severe flooding within the next 24 hours. Water inflow at Mangla Dam is expected to reach between 350,

A Flood Watch has been issued for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi due to potential excessive rainfall and urban flooding.