The “summer doldrums” are here, with a hot and very humid weather pattern established, and few changes day to day.

Over the last decade, an array of local and state agencies have missed opportunities to fund a flood warning system intended to avert the type of disaster that swept away dozens of youth campers and others in Kerr County,

A flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 6:21 a.m. in effect until 10:30 a.m. for Delaware County.

"Flood waters have receded. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.

The National Water Center warned several rivers would face serious flooding by Friday afternoon, including the Colorado River near San Saba, Texas; the Guadalupe River near Comfort, Texas; the Guadalupe River near Kerrville, Texas; and the Guadalupe River near Hunt, Texas.

LUMBERTON — Robeson County Emergency Management is closely monitoring conditions along the Lumber River and surrounding areas following rainfall from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal on

The Pedernales River has "risen several feet and is flowing at several thousand cubic feet of water per minute," according to a post by park officials. The increase prompted a closure of all river trails and the Trammel Crossing and Cypress Mill Loop.

A flood watch was in effect July 7 for several states, including Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. "Storm total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches, with local amounts up to 6 inches, is expected," the Weather Prediction Center said in a 5 a.m. ET update. "An elevated risk for flash flooding will continue."

If there’s a “flash flood watch,” according to the service, flooding is not guaranteed, but conditions are favorable enough for it to be possible, so be prepared to change your plans.