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Bookmark or Share- Flood - WikipediaFloods occur in all types of river and stream channels, from the smallest ephemeral streams in humid zones to normally-dry channels in arid climates to the world's largest rivers.
- The Visible and Unseen Dangers Lurking in Floodwater“The oceans are rising, the rivers are getting breached, and the heavy rains are making floodwaters rush.” With the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, it’s important to recognize and prepare for both the visible and the unseen dangers associated with flooding:
- Flooding Facts, Causes, and Prevention | NRDCHere’s how climate change plays a role in flooding and how we can better keep our heads above water. What causes a flood? A flood, put simply, is the accumulation of water over normally dry...
- Severe Weather 101: Flood Basics - NOAA National Severe Storms LaboratoryFlooding is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods can happen during heavy rains, when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly, or when dams or levees break. Damaging flooding may happen with only a few inches of water, or it may cover a house to the rooftop.
- Floods - Ready.govFlooding is a temporary overflow of water onto land that is normally dry. Floods are the most common disaster in the United States. Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Floods may: Result from rain, snow, coastal storms, storm surges and overflows of dams and other water systems.
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