Flooding Rains | search
Click here to view Flooding Rains news from 60+ newspapers.
Bookmark or Share- Atmospheric river lashes California with heavy rain and wind - CNNA powerful storm has lashed Southern California with torrential rain that has triggered dangerous flooding, mudslides and debris flows. On Monday, photos showed downed trees, debris in the...
- Flooding in the United States 101: Causes, Trends, and ImpactsIt describes the types of flooding, the contribution of climate change, historical trends of flood impacts and costs, the role of exposure to rising flood costs, and social vulnerability to flooding—which leads to uneven impacts of floods across people and communities.
- Flood Maps - FEMA.govHeavy rains, poor drainage, and even nearby construction projects can put you at risk for flood damage. Flood maps are one tool that communities use to know which areas have the highest risk of flooding.
- Causes of Floods | NOAA SciJinks – All About WeatherMany different situations can cause a flood. Here are just a few: Heavy rainfall; Ocean waves coming on shore, such as a storm surge; Melting snow and ice, as well as ice jams; Dams or levees breaking; Geography can also make an area more likely to flood. For example, areas near rivers are often at risk for floods.
- Flooding Facts, Causes, and Prevention | NRDCFloods are already the most common and among the most deadly disasters in the United States. As global warming continues to exacerbate sea level rise and extreme weather, flood-prone areas around...
More
