Two tropical storms have led to deadly inland flooding in the United States already this season, underscoring how dangerous water can be.

The loss of life is unimaginable. While we are still grappling with what happened, it’s important to understand the historic nature of this flood. It likely already ranks as the third-deadliest flood in Texas history.

We breakdown what weather factors came together to create the catastrophic Texas flooding as more rain is in the forecast.

While Texas may feel far from the Northeast, the lessons from the Texas Hill Country disaster matter here, too, particularly as hurricane season ramps up and summer storms become more frequent.

Texas Hill Country, where much of the flooding took place this time, is often referred to as “flash flood alley.” It's home to steep terrain and a lack of vegetation that creates a perfect storm for waters to rise quickly.