A flood is an overflow of an expanse of water that submerges land. Floods typically occur when heavy rainfall causes a body of water (such as a river or lake to fill beyond normal capacity. Other possible causes include hurricanes and tsunamis, sea tides, and broken dams.
Preparation Tips
If you think floods pose a threat to your home, there are some things you can do to prepare.
- Buy Flood Insurance
- Clear your gutters/spouts
- Raise electric components above the flood elevation of your house
- Move valuables/furniture to upper floors or storage units if heavy flooding is expected
- Plan an evacuation route for yourself, your family, and your pets
- Have clean water available in case of contamination
Floods Recent News Stories
CNN News: Floods
Google News:
World News Network: Flooding News
Historical Floods
Geology.com: Hurricane Katrina Flood Map
Wikipedia: The Great Flood of 1951
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Fast Facts
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Fact:
On average, floods cause more deaths each year than any other natural disaster
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America's deadliest flood
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World's deadliest flood
China's 1931 Yellow River flood (estimated 4 million deaths)
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Fact:
"Flash floods" occur quickly (usually just a few hours)
