A look at some of the deadliest floods in the U.S. in the last 25 years

Flooding is a major cause of deaths in the United States. Texas Hill Country faced deadly flash floods in July 2025. Hurricane Helene caused massive inland flooding in 2024. Eastern Kentucky floods in 2022 led to many deaths. Hurricane Harvey in 2017 caused extensive damage. Hurricane Katrina is the deadliest flood event in the U.S. in the past 25 years.