The 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature is set to begin Monday, July 21. The agenda includes 18 legislative priorities determined by Gov. Greg Abbott.Several of the priorities listed address the recent devastating floods in Central Texas.

More than five inches fell in some suburbs of the capital. The authorities in Maryland rescued dozens of people, including some who were stranded in their cars.

Volunteers and rescue crews are still searching for the over 100 people that are still missing from the floods that killed at least 135 people.

New analysis highlights where the most residential structures were located during the deadly Texas flash flooding.

Less than 5% of homes in the county's FEMA floodplain had flood coverage, well below the national average. Uptake was even worse in other areas that flooded.

On Saturday at 10:25 p.m. the NWS Raleigh NC released a flood advisory in effect until Sunday at 12:30 a.m. The advisory is for Johnston, Wayne and Wilson counties.

Flooding has caused "chaos" at an animal charity, with dozens of cats and dogs having to be moved to safety. Heavy rainfall at Wetheral, near Carlisle, on Saturday saw staff at the Oak Tree Animals' Charity rush to clear kennels and the cattery. Though no pets were harmed, bedding, equipment and food has been lost.

Danger and health hazards don’t end with receding flood waters, in fact that’s where some of the worst dangers begin. But know there is help and guidance to cope with the calamity facing flood victims.