Climate change has made extreme rainfall more common and more intense. But many flood risk maps have yet to catch up.

A cold front drives through the area Friday, bringing another round of scattered showers and storms. In the wake of the system, cooler, drier weather is back for the start of the upcoming weekend; however, it is short-lived because rain chances return Sunday into early next week.

Many people in the United States receive little or no information about flood risk when they move into a new home or apartment. Here's how you can learn about your flood risk.

Localized flooding has been reported in Addison county, as well as parts of the Northeast Kingdom near Sutton as slow-moving thunderstorms dropped 3 to 5 inches of rain just a few hours. Water rescues have occurred, and road closures are ongoing as of 6 p.m.

Climate change is increasing the risk of dangerous floods. But people often balk at the cost of flood insurance, especially since many doubt they need protection.

Water rose fast along the Guadalupe River, causing dozens of deaths. Local officials said they couldn’t have seen it coming.