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New research shows that many rural roads in the Mountain West may be more vulnerable to flooding than people realize. That’s because the culverts and stream crossings underneath them aren’t built to handle today’s storms.

A new report shows tens of thousands of abandoned mines dot the U.S., including parts of the Mountain West. Experts say these sites pose pollution threats due to being in areas that are at high risk for flooding.

As the Trump administration considers a major overhaul of the nation's leading disaster relief agency, a new poll finds the majority of Americans think the government should help affected communities in Wyoming and across the U.S.

In recent weeks, destructive and deadly flash floods have hit several parts of the country, including the Mountain West. A New York Times analysis found the National Weather Service has vacant senior leadership positions at many offices overseeing areas vulnerable to flash floods.

The percentage of adults in the West who say they’ve been personally affected by an extreme weather event, including wildfires and high heat, jumped 13% in the last two years.

A new federal map shows nearly half of the U.S. could experience a landslide, and the risk is especially high across the Mountain West region.

Many of the counties with sizable Latino populations and elevated flood risks are in the West. The report recommends that government agencies invest in bilingual materials and community trust building, as well as infrastructure improvements and safe, affordable housing.

New analysis from Headwaters Economics visualizes flood risks for communities across the United States, as well as key demographic and other data that show the level of vulnerability to such disasters.

On the evening of Thursday, June 15, Casper city workers warned that bad flooding may occur when the rain started. They were not wrong. The combination of rain and melting snow created flash floods.

Yellowstone National Park scientists are using a unique tool to help them reconstruct the highways demolished by last year’s floods. LIDAR uses a laser to let researchers map the land surface under the trees, water, and ground cover.