Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area.
You will likely hear weather forecasters use these terms when floods are predicted in your community:
- Flood/Flash Flood Watch—Flooding or flash flooding is possible in your area.=
- Flood/Flash Flood Warning—Flooding or flash flooding is already occurring or will occur soon in your area.
Click HERE to learn more about Flood Safety by checking out these safety tips.
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