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Two Types of Floods:

Flood: A flood is when two acres of land is overwhelmed with water when it is normally dry land. Floods occur mostly along rivers, steams, and creeks.

Flash Flood: A flash flood is a rapidly occurring event and takes place within the first six hours of a storm. Flash flooding can occur along rivers, streams, creeks, and in urban areas where water drainage isn't as good.

Flood Safety

Flooding can occur anywhere so it is important to take note of your surroundings and prepare to take action. Flooding can be a result of heavy rain, blockages in a river, and ice jams. Below are some safety tips in order to keep you safe in the event of a flood.
 

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  • Be prepared to move to higher ground
  • Obey evacuation orders
  • Do not enter any water if there is a possibility of it being electrically charged
  • Do not walk through moving water! It only takes 6 inches of moving water to knock you off your feet and can hide other hazards (sharp objects, washed out roads and sidewalks, electrical wires, etc.)
  • Remember to always: Turn Around, Don't Drown® Water can easily sweep away your vehicle with you trapped inside.
Flooding Facts
  • In the past five years, all 50 states have experienced flooding or flash flooding
  • Just a few inches of water can cost over ten thousand dollars of damage
  • Flash floods can have water depths of 10 to 20 feet
  • Winter storms and melting snow are often causes of flooding
References (click a link for more information):
www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/floods/
tadd.weather.gov
http://www.ready.gov/floods
http://www.floodsafety.noaa.gov/index.shtml