Insurance brokers say more people are asking whether they should buy flood insurance -- even if they don’t live in a high-risk areas.

Krypto the Superdog may steal the show in the new “Superman” movie, but it’s a dog named Superman who’s stealing the hearts of animal lovers across the country as rescue workers in Texas try to save pets in dire circumstances.

People living in flood-prone areas along parts of the East Coast were told to be ready to act if flooding intensifies.

River gauges, sirens and clear alerts can together help emergency managers anticipate flash floods and communicate life-saving information.

The warning is in effect until 9 a.m. for Boston and several communities south of the city, according to the National Weather Service.

Recent flash flooding in Texas​, New Mexico​ and North Carolina​ is highlighting the extreme danger of these natural disasters and the need to be prepared.

The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA's maps show.

As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams and life-saving resources,